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Phoibos Reef MastervsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$189

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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.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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