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Phoibos ArgovsGrand Seiko SBGJ237

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
SBGJ237
Grand SeikoSBGJ237
MSRP $7,600

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
SBGJ23744.2mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
SBGJ23755h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
SBGJ237200m
MSRP
Argo$345
SBGJ237$7,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40.5mm
44.2mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Yellow
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
9S86
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$7,600

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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 SBGJ237

Grand Seiko SBGJ237 owners and reviewers praise its impeccable finishing, Hi-Beat 36,000vph movement, and functional GMT complication. The watch is noted for its good value at €7,000, featuring a stainless steel bracelet with alternating brushed and polished surfaces, and a sapphire bezel with a day/night indicator. Reviewers highlight the lovely lume and the bezel's vintage-inspired, asymmetric color split, which uses LumiBrite for low-light legibility. The 9S86 Hi-Beat movement offers impressive accuracy of -5 to +3 seconds per day and a 55-hour power reserve. The SBGJ237 boasts 200-meter water resistance. However, the 44.2mm case size, measuring 14.4mm thick, may require slightly larger wrists, and its elevated crystal and less prominent bezel contribute to a thickness that might feel less substantial in person. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGJ237 for its combination of finishing, movement technology, and GMT functionality at its price point.

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