Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the RZE Resolute 36?

At MSRP the Phoibos Argo Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $689 for the RZE Resolute 36 — a $190 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the RZE Resolute 36?

The Phoibos Argo Bronze wears larger at 40.5mm versus 36mm for the RZE Resolute 36 — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Phoibos Argo Bronze run compared to the RZE Resolute 36?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Phoibos Argo Bronze uses the Miyota 9015 and the RZE Resolute 36 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Phoibos Argo BronzevsRZE Resolute 36

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

Phoibos Argo Bronze

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MSRP $499

RZE Resolute 36

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MSRP $689

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Argo Bronze40.5mm

Resolute 3636mm

Power Reserve

Argo Bronze40h

Resolute 3640h

Water Resistance

Argo Bronze200m

Resolute 36200m

MSRP

Argo Bronze$499

Resolute 36$689

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Underside

Dial Color

Green

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$689

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

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