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Phoibos ArgovsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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

Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
SBGW25738mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
SBGW25772h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
SBGW25730m
MSRP
Argo$345
SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Yellow
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$38,000

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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 SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

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