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Phoibos ArgovsOrient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
OrientBambino Version 2 Small Seconds
MSRP $310

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
MSRP
Argo$345
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Yellow
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
F6222
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$310

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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 Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds as a top budget dress watch, highlighting its vintage aesthetic and upgraded in-house F6222 automatic movement which offers hacking and hand-winding. Reviewers note the case finishing, including brushed sides and a signed crown, contributes to a premium feel for its price point. Some owners find the 40mm case with its 45-46mm lug-to-lug measurement potentially too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds highly for its vintage design and upgraded movement at an accessible price.

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