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Phoibos ArgovsGrand Seiko SBGD202

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

Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
SBGD202
Grand SeikoSBGD202

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
SBGD20243mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
SBGD202192h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
SBGD202100m
MSRP
Argo$345
SBGD202

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
51.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Yellow
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGD202

The Grand Seiko SBGD202 is widely lauded for its mesmerizing "Starlight" or "stardust" dial, achieved through a new plating and painting technique, and its exceptional craftsmanship, which reviewers compare favorably to high-end Swiss and German brands. The manual-wind Caliber 9R01 Spring Drive movement offers an 8-day power reserve and impressive accuracy up to 0.5 seconds per day, with an independent hour hand setting. However, some owners find the movement finishing on the display back to be plain. The SBGD202 is priced at 52,800 Euros. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGD202 is a highly beautiful three-hand watch, with its dial and movement accuracy being the primary reasons for its acclaim.

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