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Phoibos Argo BronzevsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12mm
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Bronze
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Green
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
50 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$16,100

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

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