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Phoibos Argo BronzevsBoldr Safari

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

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
Safari200m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Silver Fox

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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