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Phoibos Reef MastervsBaltic Prismic Stone

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
Prismic Stone
BalticPrismic Stone
MSRP $1,404

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
Prismic Stone36mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
Prismic Stone50h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
Prismic Stone30m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
Prismic Stone$1,404

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
9.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Bloodstone
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
La Joux-Perret D100
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$1,404

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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.

Baltic Prismic Stone

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Baltic Prismic Stone for its striking and unique natural stone dials, with specific mentions of the bloodstone and red agate variants being highlights. The watch is noted for its refined, retro dress watch aesthetic, featuring a well-finished 36mm bi-metal case combining stainless steel and titanium, and a slim profile measuring 9.2mm or 9.5mm thick. The hand-wound movement, either an ETA Peseux 7001 or a La Joux-Perret D100, is generally seen as reliable, offering a 42-hour or 50-hour power reserve respectively. However, some owners find the collection overpriced and the small, recessed crown uncomfortable for winding. The Milanese bracelet is also a point of contention, with some finding it may not articulate well for smaller wrists. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day and another around -6 seconds per day.

From video reviewers

The unique natural stone dials are a standout feature of the Baltic Prismic Stone. The slim 9mm case, constructed from stainless steel and Grade 5 titanium, is also a notable aspect. However, some buyers may find the price of €1,300 to be a trade-off, considering the watch's Swiss movement and slim profile may not justify the cost compared to competitors.

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