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Seiko Prospex SeavsPhoibos Argo

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea42mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea72h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea300m
Argo200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
48mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Yellow
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R54
SII NH35
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, solid build, and comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of its matte black dial, excellent lume, and cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. The 4R36 movement is noted for hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and the bezel action is described as smooth and precise. Some owners find the watch to be a legitimate tool with a fair price, while others describe it as big, thick, and heavy, uncomfortable for smaller wrists, though this is subjective as one owner found the size perfect. The solar quartz movement is also highlighted as a collection-worthy feature. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional value and comfortable, classic design.

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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