Which is cheaper, the Marcks & Co. The Nizam or the Phoibos Argo?

At MSRP the Phoibos Argo is the cheaper of the two at $345, against $1,200 for the Marcks & Co. The Nizam — a $855 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marcks & Co. The Nizam or the Phoibos Argo?

The Phoibos Argo wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Marcks & Co. The Nizam — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marcks & Co. The Nizam or the Phoibos Argo?

The Phoibos Argo is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Marcks & Co. The Nizam.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marcks & Co. The Nizam or the Phoibos Argo?

The Phoibos Argo carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours hours on the Marcks & Co. The Nizam.

What movement does the Marcks & Co. The Nizam run compared to the Phoibos Argo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marcks & Co. The Nizam uses the Sellita SW260-1 and the Phoibos Argo uses the SII NH35.

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Marcks & Co.The Nizam

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MSRP $1,200

Phoibos Argo

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MSRP $345

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Nizam40mm

Argo40.5mm

Power Reserve

The Nizam38 hoursh

Argo40h

Water Resistance

The Nizam50m

Argo200m

MSRP

The Nizam$1,200

Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Green

Yellow

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW260-1

SII NH35

Power Reserve

38 hoursh

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$345

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