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Phoibos ArgovsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
MSRP
Argo$345
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
35mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
Yellow
Ivory
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Miyota 9122

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$1,050

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What people say

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Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

Owners praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH's elegant 37mm size, symmetrical bicompax layout, and crisp chronograph pushers with a swift reset. The salmon dial is described as copper-toned with highly polished, legible Breguet numerals. Some owners find the 13mm thickness and 43mm lug-to-lug wearable, while others note the 14.3mm thickness detracts from wearability. The TMI NE86A movement has a claimed 45-hour power reserve and accuracy ranging from +25/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH for its retro charm and enjoyable chronograph operation, despite some reservations about its thickness.

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