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Phoibos ArgovsHELM Vanuatu Titanium

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
Vanuatu Titanium
HELMVanuatu Titanium
MSRP $350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
Vanuatu Titanium42mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
Vanuatu Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
Vanuatu Titanium300m
MSRP
Argo$345
Vanuatu Titanium$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Yellow
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$350

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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.

HELM Vanuatu Titanium

The HELM Vanuatu Titanium is widely praised by owners for its lightweight titanium construction, brushed gunmetal finish, simple design, legible hands and markers, and excellent lume, offering significant value at $300. Owners note the watch looks good in person and express enthusiasm for their existing Vanuatu Ti models. Some owners wish for Miyota 9x movements in place of the NH series. The unhardened titanium scratches easily, and the 42mm case may be too large for smaller wrists. A significant drawback is the long waiting list. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu Titanium highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent lume at the price point.

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