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Phoibos ArgovsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Argo$345
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Anacapa
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$699

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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.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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