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Phoibos Argo BronzevsFormex Stratos UTC

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

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
ETA 2892
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$4,663

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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.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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