Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Phoibos Argo Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $2,001 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Phoibos Argo Bronze wears larger at 40.5mm versus 25.5mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 15mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Phoibos Argo Bronze is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Phoibos Argo Bronze or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Argo Bronze.

What movement does the Phoibos Argo Bronze run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Phoibos Argo Bronze uses the Miyota 9015 and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Phoibos Argo BronzevsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Phoibos Argo Bronze

phoibos-argo-bronze-200m-automatic-diver-watch-py057a-spiral-sunray-green

MSRP $499

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.309.4.90.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Argo Bronze40.5mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION25.5mm

Power Reserve

Argo Bronze40h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

Argo Bronze200m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Argo Bronze$499

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Green

Blue

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

L592.5

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$2,500

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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.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely appreciated for its value and the complications offered at its price point. However, some owners find the case finishing could be improved, and certain variants are noted as being thick with sub-dials that can be difficult to read. On balance, owners view the Longines Elegant Collection as a satisfying watch, particularly for its value and complications.

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