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Phoibos Argo BronzevsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
SBGH28943.8mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
SBGH28955h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
SBGH289200m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
43.8mm
Thickness
12mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$7,700

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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 SBGH289

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is praised for its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the accurate Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. Reviewers note its bright initial lume glow, though its longevity is questioned compared to other models. The watch features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance and retails for €7,200. Overall, reviewers highlight the SBGH289's appealing aesthetics and robust movement as key strengths.

From video reviewers

Excellent finishing and smooth bezel action are notable features of the Grand Seiko SBGH289. A weakness of the watch is the relatively low lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal lug width, with some considering 22mm a limitation for users who prefer a more standard 20mm or 21mm strap width, while others do not mention this as a concern.

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