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Phoibos ArgovsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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

Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
Argo$345
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Yellow
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
9S65
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$4,900

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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 SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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