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Phoibos Argo BronzevsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Bronze
Platinum
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
84h

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 SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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