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Phoibos ArgovsZelos Vitesse

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Argo$345
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Yellow
Gulf
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
La Joux-Perret L100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$1,499

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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.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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