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Phoibos Argo BronzevsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$935

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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 G5 Pacific GMT

The Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design featuring beige lume and an orange GMT hand, with a 13mm thick case and 200m water resistance. It utilizes a Miyota Caliber 9075 movement regulated to -0/+10 seconds per day, and a steel bezel for true GMT functionality. Some owners report acceptable dial clouding at certain angles given the price, while one owner returned a G5 Pacific Polar due to a misaligned date, suggesting a potential quality control issue. The highly domed sapphire crystal can increase thickness to 15.6mm and contribute to reflections. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and vintage aesthetic at an affordable price point.

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