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Citizen Eco-Drive OnevsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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Eco-Drive One
CitizenEco-Drive One
MSRP $4,995
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eco-Drive One38.6mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Eco-Drive One40h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Eco-Drive One50m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Eco-Drive One$4,995
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.6mm
40.5mm
Thickness
3.88mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8826
Miyota 9015
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,995
$499

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What people say

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Citizen Eco-Drive One

The Citizen Eco-Drive One is widely celebrated for its groundbreaking thinness, with multiple sources confirming a case thickness of 2.98mm, making it the world's thinnest light-powered watch. Owners and reviewers alike praise its "wow factor," describing it as "svelte" and "beautiful" with a titanium case and bracelet that feels exceptionally light on the wrist. The Eco-Drive quartz movement offers a power reserve of up to 100 days, and its miniaturization is considered impressive. However, the price is noted as a significant barrier for some, and one owner finds its aesthetic too plain or dated. Servicing is restricted to authorized centers due to proprietary construction. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Eco-Drive One highly for its extreme thinness and lightweight titanium construction.

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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