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Phoibos ArgovsGrand Seiko SLGW005

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
SLGW005
Grand SeikoSLGW005
MSRP $9,700

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
SLGW00538.8mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
SLGW00580h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
SLGW00530m
MSRP
Argo$345
SLGW005$9,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
38.8mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Yellow
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$9,700

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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 SLGW005

The Grand Seiko SLGW005 is lauded for its faithful recreation of the 1968 45GS, featuring a desirable double-signed dial and a beautifully finished case adhering to the Grammar of Design. It is powered by the new 9SA4 manual-winding, high-beat movement, offering an 80-hour power reserve and a mean daily rate of -3/+5 seconds. Owners consider it a "gloriously perfect" and "pure and elegant expression" of Grand Seiko's strengths, with one owner preferring its creamy dial over a more pronounced beige found on other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW005 highly for its elegant design and impressive high-beat movement.

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