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Geckota Classic ChronotimervsPhoibos Reef Master

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

Classic Chronotimer
GeckotaClassic Chronotimer
MSRP $499
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Chronotimer41.5mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Classic Chronotimer40h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Classic Chronotimer100m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Classic Chronotimer$499
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.35mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$335

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What people say

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Geckota Classic Chronotimer

Owners widely praise the Geckota Classic Chronotimer for its appealing and distinct yet classic design, with many receiving compliments on its unique look. Enthusiasts highlight the hand-wound mechanical movement as a positive feature, noting the movements appear to be solid workhorses. Some owners find the Geckota Classic Chronotimer comfortable and fun to wear, appreciating its funky aesthetic and how well it contrasts with different straps. However, one owner reports the Chronotimer wears large on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Classic Chronotimer highly for its beautiful and distinct design that garners frequent compliments.

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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