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Phoibos Argo BronzevsZelos Vitesse

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Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Argo Bronze40h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Argo Bronze200m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Argo Bronze$499
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
La Joux-Perret L100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,499

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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 Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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