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Phoibos Reef MastervsYema Urban Traveller

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
Urban Traveller
YemaUrban Traveller
MSRP $1,090

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
Urban Traveller39mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
Urban Traveller40h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
Urban Traveller100m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
Urban Traveller$1,090

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
Sellita SW200

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$1,090

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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.

Yema Urban Traveller

The Yema Urban Traveller is praised for its balanced 39mm proportions and distinctive Gallic flair, offering solid build quality at $890 USD. Owners note the in-house YEMA2000 movement provides a smooth sweep, though its 42-hour power reserve and accuracy of +10 seconds per day are considered average. Some find the stamped dial texture shallow and the case/bracelet finishing simpler than comparable watches. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Yema Urban Traveller a well-built, compelling challenger in the integrated bracelet sports watch category.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and integrated bracelet design are strong points. Durability against scratches and daily wear is a potential weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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