Which is cheaper, the MAKINA GABRIEL_I or the Phoibos Argo Bronze?

At MSRP the Phoibos Argo Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $725 for the MAKINA GABRIEL_I — a $226 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the MAKINA GABRIEL_I or the Phoibos Argo Bronze?

The Phoibos Argo Bronze wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the MAKINA GABRIEL_I — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the MAKINA GABRIEL_I or the Phoibos Argo Bronze?

The Phoibos Argo Bronze is rated to 200m versus 100m for the MAKINA GABRIEL_I.

Which has a longer power reserve, the MAKINA GABRIEL_I or the Phoibos Argo Bronze?

The Phoibos Argo Bronze carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the MAKINA GABRIEL_I.

What movement does the MAKINA GABRIEL_I run compared to the Phoibos Argo Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the MAKINA GABRIEL_I uses the Sellita SW260-1 and the Phoibos Argo Bronze uses the Miyota 9015.

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

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Makina MAKINA GABRIEL_I

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MSRP $725

Phoibos Argo Bronze

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MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MAKINA GABRIEL_I40mm

Argo Bronze40.5mm

Power Reserve

MAKINA GABRIEL_I38h

Argo Bronze40h

Water Resistance

MAKINA GABRIEL_I100m

Argo Bronze200m

MSRP

MAKINA GABRIEL_I$725

Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Green

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW260-1

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$725

$499

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