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Phoibos ArgovsTissot Seastar 2000

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

Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
Seastar 2000
TissotSeastar 2000
MSRP $1,275

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
Seastar 200046mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
Seastar 200080h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
Seastar 2000600m
MSRP
Argo$345
Seastar 2000$1,275

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
46mm
Thickness
12.5mm
16.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
600m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Yellow
Graded blue-black
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$1,275

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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.

Tissot Seastar 2000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 2000 for its impressive specifications at its price point, including an 80-hour power reserve, ISO 6425 certification, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and 600m water resistance, with its dial quality and finishing considered superior for its class. The blue dial is frequently highlighted as particularly sharp and legible. However, the watch's substantial size and weight are consistent drawbacks; its 46mm width, 16.3mm thickness, and 52mm lug-to-lug dimension make it too large for some for everyday wear, with a rubber strap often recommended over the metal bracelet for comfort. A significant concern raised by multiple owners is the bezel's tendency to become loose and lose its click, with one reporting this on two separate watches. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting +1 second per day and another around +5 seconds per day.

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