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Vaer SwissvsPhoibos Reef Master

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Swiss
VaerSwiss
MSRP $1,099
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Swiss40h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9.4mm
13mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
SII NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$335

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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