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Sternglas MarusvsPhoibos Argo

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Marus
SternglasMarus
MSRP $485
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marus42mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Marus42h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Marus200m
Argo200m
MSRP
Marus$485
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
53.8mm
48mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Yellow
Lume
Luminova grün
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
SII NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$345

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What people say

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Sternglas Marus

The Sternglas Marus is widely praised for its well-built, heavy feel and excellent bezel action, considered the best in its price range. Despite its 42mm diameter and 52mm lug-to-lug, owners report it fits surprisingly well on slim wrists. A reviewer notes the short seconds hand as a drawback, but highlights the watch as a fun, affordable starting point for a collection, featuring a vibrant Pepsi bezel and an anthracite dial that shifts in appearance, powered by a Miyota 8215 movement for €399. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus highly for its robust build and superior bezel 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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