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Phoibos Argo BronzevsGrand Seiko STGF359

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

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
STGF359
Grand SeikoSTGF359
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
STGF35928.9mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
STGF35940h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
STGF359100m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
STGF359$2,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
28.9mm
Thickness
12mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
35.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
4J52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$2,600

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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 STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

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