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Phoibos Argo BronzevsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
SBGW25738mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
SBGW25772h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
SBGW25730m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Bronze
Platinum
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$38,000

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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 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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