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Phoibos Argo BronzevsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

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

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
SBGJ25940mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
SBGJ25955h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
SBGJ259100m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9S86
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 SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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