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Phoibos Argo BronzevsVaer Field

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Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
Field
VaerField
MSRP $329

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
Field40h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
Field100m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$329

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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 Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's wearability, citing its slim 10.4mm thickness and 40mm case size. Reviewers and owners alike commend the crisp dial and excellent C3 SuperLuminova lume, with one owner noting it is "crazy bright." The Miyota 9015 movement is reported by one owner to run at +6 seconds per day. Some owners find the date window on older models to be a design flaw, and the lug hole placement can create a gap with standard straps. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with others feeling it offers less value than established brands. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its comfortable, slim case and bright lume at its price point.

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