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Phoibos Argo BronzevsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
SBS 1987 Aged Special

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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