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Dan Henry 1975vsPhoibos Reef Master

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

1975
Dan Henry1975
MSRP $310
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197539mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
197540h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
1975150m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
1975$310
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$335

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1975

Owners and reviewers praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its excellent value, retro styling, attractive dial with orange accents, and thin, wearable case. The bubble crystal is a highlight, though some find the lume weak. The Miyota 9015 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. The push-pull crown means it is not a true diver, and the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro charm and superb value.

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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