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Phoibos ArgovsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
MSRP
Argo$345
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
41.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
48.4mm
Water Resistance
200m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Yellow
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
4R39
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$595

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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.

Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

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