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Phoibos Argo BronzevsGrand Seiko SBGA211

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Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
SBGA211
Grand SeikoSBGA211
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
SBGA21141mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
SBGA21172h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
SBGA211100m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
SBGA211$6,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Material
Bronze
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$6,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA211

Grand Seiko SBGA211 owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional finishing, particularly the Zaratsu polishing, and its mesmerizing, textured dial. The Spring Drive movement is consistently highlighted as a technical masterpiece, offering quartz-like accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a smooth seconds sweep. Its lightweight titanium construction and 41mm case size contribute to a comfortable and wearable design. However, some owners find the dial texture less captivating in person than in photos, and there are mixed opinions on the bracelet's adjustment system and perceived quality relative to the price. Some also note its thickness and lack of lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA211 highly for its unique dial and superb finishing, making it a highly regarded icon.

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