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Phoibos ArgovsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m
MSRP
Argo$345
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,750

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40.5mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.4mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Yellow
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
6R54
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$1,750

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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 Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial is widely praised for its beautiful, deep urushi lacquer dial, with reviewers noting its remarkable depth and soft sheen. Owners are captivated by the craftsmanship and appearance, with one calling it a grail watch. The dial's color palette is inspired by traditional crafts, making them accessible at a price point around $1,650. However, some owners find the watch substantial in thickness and case size, with one noting it wears taller than divers. A reviewer also found triple-retrograde dials too busy, and one owner observed faint scratches from polishing and pores on the white logo and Roman numerals under bright light. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial for its accessible traditional craft dial and unique aesthetic.

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