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Phoibos ArgovsSeiko Coutura

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

Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
Coutura
SeikoCoutura
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
Coutura33.7mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
Coutura40h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
Coutura100m
MSRP
Argo$345
Coutura$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
33.7mm
Thickness
12.5mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
6N42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$450

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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 Coutura

Owners widely praise the Seiko Coutura for its wear-resistant metal treatments, with one reporting minimal scratching after six years. Its solar and perpetual calendar features are noted for reliability and low maintenance, and some find its aesthetic captivating with attractive gold indices and a contrasting black dial, making it a daily driver. However, opinions on styling are split; some find the dial too busy and the gold tone unconvincing, while others appreciate its unique, fun design. The proprietary bracelet is a common point of contention, with several owners expressing dislike. One owner reports poor solar power reserve requiring constant light exposure, and another found the watch sits too high and looks "horrendous" in person. Overall, owners value the Seiko Coutura for its solar and perpetual calendar complications and durable construction, despite polarizing styling and bracelet design.

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