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Phoibos Argo
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Phoibos Argo

38 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
40.5mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$345
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Phoibos Argo is the Invicta Pro Diver 5053 — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Skin-diver style. If price is the constraint, the Seiko SCVE007 at $162 (vs $345 for the Argo) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Boldr Marine is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Pro diver. Stepping up, the Longines HYDROCONQUEST GMT ($3,350) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

38 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Boldr Marine
Boldrmicro

Marine

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$439MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Zelos Swordfish 3
Zelosmicro

Swordfish 3

28 variants · Swordfish
40/42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
BOLDR Supply Co. Defender Elewana
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Defender Elewana

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$439MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti
Zelosmicro

Swordfish 40mm Ti

8 variants
40/42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$459MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Staghorn
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Staghorn

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Audaz ADZ-2070
Audazmicro

ADZ-2070

9 variants
42mm·Automatic·500m WR
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Phoibos Eagle Ray
Phoibosmicro

Eagle Ray

4 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$360MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Sheffield Allsport Diver 1
Sheffieldmicro

Allsport Diver 1

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$128MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Spinnaker Croft Pioneer
Spinnakermicro

Croft Pioneer

8 variants · Croft
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Boldr The T Rex By Boldr X Nitecore
Boldrmicro

The T Rex By Boldr X Nitecore

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Zelos Swordfish 40mm
Zelosmicro

Swordfish 40mm

6 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$349MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
BOLDR Supply Co. Merlion 50th Anniversary
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Merlion 50th Anniversary

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Invicta Pro Diver 5053
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 5053

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Invicta Pro Diver 49317
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 49317

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Invicta Pro Diver 9010OB
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 9010OB

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Orient Diver Design 40
Orient
AC0Q

Diver Design 40

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Timex Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$479MSRP
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Orient Diver Watch
Orient

Diver Watch

7 variants · Diver
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Citizen Tsuyosa Shore
Citizen

Tsuyosa Shore

2 variants · Tsuyosa
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Damasko DK30/2
Damaskomicro

DK30/2

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

5 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

4 variants
41.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Seiko Prospex Alpinist Mechanical
Seiko

Prospex Alpinist Mechanical

Ref. SPB123J1
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo

Cheaper alternatives· 2

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Seiko SCVE007
Seiko
Spirit

SCVE007

 
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$162MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Longines HYDROCONQUEST GMT
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST GMT

3 variants · Ref. L3.790.4.06.6
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

3 variants
41.3mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
DOXA SUB 250T GMT
DOXA

SUB 250T GMT

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·250m WR
$2,790MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

2 variants · Prospex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT

2 variants · Prospex Sea
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,500MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Yema Skin Diver CMM.20
Yema

Skin Diver CMM.20

3 variants · Skin Diver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,372MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

5 variants · Ref. H82315131
40/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
DOXA SUB 300
DOXA

SUB 300

8 variants
42.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,890MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Norqain Adventure 40mm
Norqain

Adventure 40mm

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,283MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
Norqain Adventure NEVEREST 40mm Limited Edition
Norqain

Adventure NEVEREST 40mm Limited Edition

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,028MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Argo
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