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Sternglas Hamburg ChronovsPhoibos Argo

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Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
Argo200m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
9.3mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
SII NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$345

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What people say

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Sternglas Hamburg Chrono

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono for its visually pleasing design, comfortable lightweight wear, and excellent timekeeping, with specific appreciation for details like the orange date window frame and overall value for the price. Some community members find the Regatta design busy and question the VK64 movement's lack of a running second hand, though others defend its unique, colorful aesthetic. One commenter notes the significant margin between manufacturing cost and retail price. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono highly for its design details and value at its price point.

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.

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