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Phoibos Argo BronzevsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$375

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What people say

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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.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

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