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Phoibos Argo BronzevsSeiko Recraft Series

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

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
Recraft Series
SeikoRecraft Series
MSRP $265

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Recraft Series43.5mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
Recraft Series40h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
Recraft Series50m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
43.5mm
Thickness
12mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
7S26
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$265

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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.

Seiko Recraft Series

Owners widely praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and great legibility, with reviewers noting significant effort in the dial design and excellent build quality for the price. One owner specifically calls the SNKP27 the right size for a smaller wrist, comparable to other well-loved Seiko 5 models. However, one forum user felt the Recraft Series was a missed opportunity with woeful execution compared to prior Rally Reissues, while a reviewer mentioned hands that might appear a bit short and a wish for a sapphire crystal over mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its appealing design and value at the price point.

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