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Phoibos Reef MastervsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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