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Phoibos Argo BronzevsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.9mm
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
9S65
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$4,900

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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 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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