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Tudor 1926 36mm AutomaticvsPhoibos Reef Master

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1926 36mm Automatic
Tudor1926 36mm Automatic
MSRP $2,525
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
1926 36mm Automatic38h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
1926 36mm Automatic100m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9.1mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
15mm
22mm
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T601
SII NH38
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,525
$335

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing at its price point.

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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