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Phoibos ArgovsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Argo$345
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Yellow
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$3,100

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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 SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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