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Phoibos Argo BronzevsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.4mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,550

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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 Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

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