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Phoibos Argo BronzevsVaer Calendar Field

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

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$189

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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.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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