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Phoibos Argo BronzevsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$679

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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 D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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