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Phoibos ArgovsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
Argo$345
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
F6B24
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$450

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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 AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

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