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Phoibos Argo BronzevsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

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Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch42.6mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch50h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch300m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch$2,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
42.6mm
Thickness
12mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.3mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
8L35
Power Reserve
40h
50h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$2,900

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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.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its premium finishing, often described as Zaratsu-like, and robust build quality, with owners finding its 42mm case and 4 o'clock crown appealing for wearability. Some reviewers note its secondary GMT function and quieter bezel clicks may not suit all preferences, while one owner reported bezel misalignment issues. The watch is powered by the Caliber 8L45 automatic movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of -5/+10 seconds per day, though some owners question its value proposition at its price point. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch highly for its exceptional finishing and refined tool-like aesthetic.

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