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Phoibos ArgovsBoldr Safari

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

Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
Safari200m
MSRP
Argo$345
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Yellow
Silver Fox

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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