Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

At MSRP the Oblvlo TM Simple is the cheaper of the two at $149, against $499 for the Phoibos Argo Bronze — a $350 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

The Oblvlo TM Simple wears larger at 41mm versus 40.5mm for the Phoibos Argo Bronze — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

The Phoibos Argo Bronze is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Oblvlo TM Simple.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the Oblvlo TM Simple?

The Oblvlo TM Simple carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Argo Bronze.

What movement does the Phoibos Argo Bronze run compared to the Oblvlo TM Simple?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Phoibos Argo Bronze uses the Miyota 9015 and the Oblvlo TM Simple uses the Miyota 8215.

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Phoibos Argo BronzevsOblvlo TM Simple

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

Phoibos Argo Bronze

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MSRP $499

Oblvlo TM Simple

TM-SIM

MSRP $149

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Argo Bronze40.5mm

TM Simple41mm

Power Reserve

Argo Bronze40h

TM Simple42h

Water Resistance

Argo Bronze200m

TM Simple50m

MSRP

Argo Bronze$499

TM Simple$149

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Green

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Miyota 8215

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$149

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