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Lum-Tec Solar MarinevsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solar Marine39mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Solar Marine40h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Solar Marine300m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Solar Marine$463
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Bronze
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$499

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What people say

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Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

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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