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Bremont BroadswordvsPhoibos Reef Master

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

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
SII NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$335

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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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