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Phoibos ArgovsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
SBGV23940mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
SBGV23940h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
SBGV239100m
MSRP
Argo$345
SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Yellow
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
9F82
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 SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

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