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Phoibos Argo BronzevsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Moonphase
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Material
Bronze
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Meteorite
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW288

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$949

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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