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Phoibos Argo BronzevsTudor Black Bay Chrono S&G

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

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
Black Bay Chrono S&G
TudorBlack Bay Chrono S&G
MSRP $8,525

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Black Bay Chrono S&G41mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
Black Bay Chrono S&G70h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
Black Bay Chrono S&G200m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
Black Bay Chrono S&G$8,525

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
MT5813
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$8,525

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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.

Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G

The Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G is widely praised for its bold, vintage-inspired two-tone design, solid modern build, and attractive price point. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-made bracelet, T-fit clasp, and compelling styling, with some noting its unique, muted gold tone that is less flashy than other gold watches. One owner reported excellent timing accuracy of +/- 1 second per day. The Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G utilizes the MT5813 movement, a modified Breitling B01, offering a 70-hour power reserve. However, some find the 45-minute chronograph register less practical than a 60-minute counter, and the use of gold capping on the bracelet and bezel is a point of contention for some, with one user also noting faux bracelet rivets as a detractor. The watch's thickness and lug structure are also cited as potential drawbacks for wearability on smaller wrists.

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