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Phoibos Reef MastervsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
TIGER EYE
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$520

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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