Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Phoibos Argo?

At MSRP the Phoibos Argo is the cheaper of the two at $345, against $1,500 for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a $1,155 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Phoibos Argo?

The Phoibos Argo wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Phoibos Argo?

The Phoibos Argo is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Phoibos Argo?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Phoibos Argo runs a automatic (SII NH35).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsPhoibos Argo

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

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

ab-clasico

MSRP $1,500

Phoibos Argo

phoibos-argo-200m-automatic-diver-watch-py052f-spiral-sunray-yellow

MSRP $345

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

Argo40.5mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

Argo40h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

Argo200m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Silver

Yellow

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

SII NH35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$345

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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.

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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