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Phoibos Argo BronzevsGrand Seiko SBGD201

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Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
SBGD20143mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
SBGD201192h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
SBGD201100m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
SBGD201

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
51.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Bronze
Platinum
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499

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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 SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

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