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Phoibos ArgovsGrand Seiko SBGP007

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
SBGP007
Grand SeikoSBGP007
MSRP $3,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
SBGP00740mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
SBGP00740h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
SBGP007100m
MSRP
Argo$345
SBGP007$3,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Yellow
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$3,900

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What people say

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP007

Grand Seiko SBGP007 owners widely praise its finishing and the quality of its stainless steel case and bracelet with solid end links. The watch features a 40mm case, a smooth bezel, a deep blue textured dial, and Grand Seiko alpha hands. It is powered by the Seiko calibre 9F85 quartz movement. Owners are split on the red seconds hand and gold star emblem, with some finding them too bright or childish, while others defend the star as a mark of accuracy. The $3900 MSRP is debated, with some considering it high for a quartz watch. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP007 highly for its exceptional finishing at the price point, despite some debate over aesthetic details.

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