Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

At MSRP the Phoibos Argo Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $599 for the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

The Phoibos Argo Bronze wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

The Phoibos Argo Bronze is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono.

What movement does the Phoibos Argo Bronze run compared to the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

The Phoibos Argo Bronze runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Phoibos Argo BronzevsStraton Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono

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

Phoibos Argo Bronze

phoibos-argo-bronze-200m-automatic-diver-watch-py057a-spiral-sunray-green

MSRP $499

Straton Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono

straton-syncro-mkii-mechanical-chrono

MSRP $599

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Argo Bronze40.5mm

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono40mm

Power Reserve

Argo Bronze40h

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono—

Water Resistance

Argo Bronze200m

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono100m

MSRP

Argo Bronze$499

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Yes

Underside

Dial Color

Green

—

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$599

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Phoibos Argo Bronze vs Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Keep exploring