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Phoibos Reef MastervsFears Date Boutique Edition (event)

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
Date Boutique Edition (event)
FearsDate Boutique Edition (event)
MSRP $2,625

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
Date Boutique Edition (event)40h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
Date Boutique Edition (event)15m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.95mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
15m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Date Boutique Edition (Event)
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
La Joux-Perret G101

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$2,625

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What people say

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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.

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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