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Phoibos ArgovsSeiko Ice Diver

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

Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
Ice Diver
SeikoIce Diver
MSRP $900

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
Ice Diver45mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
Ice Diver70h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
Ice Diver200m
MSRP
Argo$345
Ice Diver$900

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
45mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
52.6mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Yellow
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$900

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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 Ice Diver

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its robust build, classic dive watch design, and excellent value, with many highlighting its strong lume and comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently flag its superior bezel action and overall finishing as standout features for its price point. Some owners find the 43mm case size substantial, with one noting it felt big, thick, and heavy on a 6.5-inch wrist, though others consider it a perfect size. The movement's power reserve is noted as less than newer variants by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and robust build at an accessible price.

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