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Phoibos Argo BronzevsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$6,200

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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 SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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