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Phoibos Argo BronzevsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$428

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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