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Phoibos Argo BronzevsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
SBGV23940mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
SBGV23940h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
SBGV239100m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
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
9F82
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$3,100

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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 SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

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