Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Phoibos Argo Bronze?

At MSRP the Phoibos Argo Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $1,500 for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a $1,001 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Phoibos Argo Bronze?

The Phoibos Argo Bronze wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Phoibos Argo Bronze?

The Phoibos Argo Bronze is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Phoibos Argo Bronze?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Phoibos Argo Bronze runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

ab-clasico

MSRP $1,500

Phoibos Argo Bronze

phoibos-argo-bronze-200m-automatic-diver-watch-py057a-spiral-sunray-green

MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

Argo Bronze40.5mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

Argo Bronze40h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

Argo Bronze200m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Silver

Green

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

Miyota 9015

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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