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Phoibos Reef MastervsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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