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Sternglas Hamburg ChronovsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
9.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$499

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What people say

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Sternglas Hamburg Chrono

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono for its visually pleasing design, comfortable lightweight wear, and excellent timekeeping, with specific appreciation for details like the orange date window frame and overall value for the price. Some community members find the Regatta design busy and question the VK64 movement's lack of a running second hand, though others defend its unique, colorful aesthetic. One commenter notes the significant margin between manufacturing cost and retail price. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono highly for its design details and value at its price point.

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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