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Phoibos Argo BronzevsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

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

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43.5mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
VS213
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$265

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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 Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

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