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Phoibos Argo BronzevsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
SBGA48144.5mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
SBGA48172h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
SBGA481200m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
44.5mm
Thickness
12mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
Bronze
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$11,100

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What people say

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Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

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