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Phoibos ArgovsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
Argo$345
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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