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Phoibos ArgovsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Argo$345
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.5mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$595

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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 Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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