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Monta AtlasvsPhoibos Reef Master

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

Atlas
MontaAtlas
MSRP $2,150
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Atlas38.5mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Atlas40h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Atlas152m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Atlas$2,150
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
152m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
SII NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,150
$335

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Monta Atlas

The Monta Atlas is widely praised for its exceptional wearability, with its comfortable 38.5mm case size and buttery bracelet frequently highlighted. Owners and reviewers alike commend its fit and finish, noting a mix of brushed, polished, and blasted surfaces. However, the rehaut on the opaline silver dial is considered nearly illegible for the 24-hour GMT scale, leading some to suggest other dial colors are more practical for GMT functionality. One owner also flagged the crown as less sturdy than anticipated and noted the AR coating attracts fingerprints. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Atlas highly for its comfortable dimensions and appealing finishing.

From video reviewers

The Monta Opalin Silver's dial is a notable strength, particularly its subtle gradient effect that adds depth to the watch without being too flashy. The watch offers a notable value proposition due to its movement, typically found in more expensive timepieces. The bracelet can be prone to rattle, which might be a trade-off for some buyers.

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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