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Phoibos Argo BronzevsZelos Skyraider 2

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

Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Bronze
Mokume Gane
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Mokume
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$2,399

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 2

The Zelos Skyraider 2 is praised for its value, particularly offering unique dial materials like meteorite at a fraction of luxury prices, and its bronze case is noted for a warm glow. Reviewers and owners highlight the Flieger-inspired design and the use of a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, with BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova lume. Some owners find the skeletonized variant ideal for style over everyday legibility, while others note the brand's past designs have sometimes been hard to read or bulky. The Zelos Skyraider 2 is available in various materials and dial options, with prices ranging from $699 to $1,399. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Skyraider 2 highly for its distinctive materials and design at a competitive price point.

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