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Phoibos Argo BronzevsGrand Seiko SBGX353

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Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
SBGX353
Grand SeikoSBGX353
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
SBGX35334mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
SBGX35340h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
SBGX35330m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
SBGX353$4,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
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
9F61
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$4,100

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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 SBGX353

The Grand Seiko SBGX353 is widely praised for its mesmerizing "Skyflake" textured blue dial, considered by owners to be "perfect art." Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's elegant 34mm case size and the advanced 9F61 quartz movement, noting its exceptional ±10 seconds per year accuracy and precise second-hand alignment. Some owners find the dial's aesthetic appeal slightly diminished when worn compared to other options, and one owner replaced the quick-release buckle for a Hirsch clasp. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX353 highly for its exquisite dial finishing and the precision of its quartz movement at its price point.

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