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Phoibos Argo BronzevsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
MSRP $995

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44.5mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel

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 and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$995

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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 SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

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