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Phoibos ArgovsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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

Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Argo$345
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$375

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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.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

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