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Phoibos ArgovsSeiko Recraft Series

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
Recraft Series
SeikoRecraft Series
MSRP $265

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
Recraft Series43.5mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
Recraft Series40h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
Recraft Series50m
MSRP
Argo$345
Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
43.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Yellow
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
7S26
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$265

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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.

Seiko Recraft Series

Owners widely praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and great legibility, with reviewers noting significant effort in the dial design and excellent build quality for the price. One owner specifically calls the SNKP27 the right size for a smaller wrist, comparable to other well-loved Seiko 5 models. However, one forum user felt the Recraft Series was a missed opportunity with woeful execution compared to prior Rally Reissues, while a reviewer mentioned hands that might appear a bit short and a wish for a sapphire crystal over mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its appealing design and value at the price point.

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