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Phoibos ArgovsYema Pearldiver

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
Pearldiver
YemaPearldiver
MSRP $491

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
Pearldiver38mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
Pearldiver40h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
Pearldiver100m
MSRP
Argo$345
Pearldiver$491

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$491

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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.

Yema Pearldiver

Owners widely praise the Yema Pearldiver's vintage aesthetic, clean dial, and sub-40mm dimensions with short lug-to-lug, noting its in-house movement and solid build quality. Accuracy figures range from dead-on at 0 seconds per day to +2 seconds per day, though some owners have reported dead-on-arrival movements requiring returns. The bracelet clasp is described by one owner as "pretty cheap." Some find the design pedestrian and lacking uniqueness, with the faux lume color noted as too dark by one commenter. Overall, owners rate the Yema Pearldiver highly for its vintage appeal and wearable dimensions at the price.

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