Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the Longines CONQUEST?

At MSRP the Phoibos Argo Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $900 for the Longines CONQUEST — a $401 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Longines CONQUEST wears larger at 41mm versus 40.5mm for the Phoibos Argo Bronze — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Longines CONQUEST is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Phoibos Argo Bronze.

What movement does the Phoibos Argo Bronze run compared to the Longines CONQUEST?

The Phoibos Argo Bronze runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Longines CONQUEST runs a quartz (L157.3).

Side by side

Phoibos Argo BronzevsLongines CONQUEST

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

Phoibos Argo Bronze

phoibos-argo-bronze-200m-automatic-diver-watch-py057a-spiral-sunray-green

MSRP $499

Longines CONQUEST

L3.759.4.96.6

MSRP $900

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Argo Bronze40.5mm

CONQUEST41mm

Power Reserve

Argo Bronze40h

CONQUEST40h

Water Resistance

Argo Bronze200m

CONQUEST300m

MSRP

Argo Bronze$499

CONQUEST$900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

40.5mm

41mm

Thickness

12mm

11.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

51mm

Lug Width

20mm

21mm

Material

Bronze

Stainless Steel

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Caseback

Solid

Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

Underside

Dial Color

Green

Blue

Indices

Applied

Applied Arabic numerals and indexes

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

L157.3

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Longines CONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines CONQUEST for its excellent finishing, comfortable wearability, and strong value, with many highlighting its versatility and smooth hand-winding action. Specific points of praise include the clean design, 30 ATM water resistance, and curved lugs contributing to comfort. However, reviewers and owners consistently note the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment and the lume is considered poor by multiple sources. Some find the design too simple, and one owner felt the watch was underwhelming in person. On balance, owners rate the Longines CONQUEST highly for its exceptional finishing and value at its price point.

From video reviewers

The sunburst dial is a frequently praised aesthetic feature. Reviewers noted the quartz movement as a potential drawback for enthusiasts seeking automatic options.

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