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Phoibos ArgovsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
Argo200m
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
Argo$345
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Yellow
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
50 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$16,100

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

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