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Phoibos Argo BronzevsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $2,000

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
King Seiko KSK38.3mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
King Seiko KSK72h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
King Seiko KSK100m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
King Seiko KSK$2,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
38.3mm
Thickness
12mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$2,000

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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 King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK's sharp, faceted case design and harmonious mid-century aesthetic. Its compact 38.1mm or 37mm size and slim 10.7mm thickness are noted as highly wearable. However, accuracy is a point of contention, with one reviewer reporting a wide range of +25 to -15 seconds per day for the 6R31 movement, while others criticize the standard 6R movement as too thick and a departure from the brand's history. Water resistance is consistently cited as limited to 50 meters, and one owner reported misaligned screws on the caseback and clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK appealing for its design and wearability, though the movement choice and accuracy are significant drawbacks for some.

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