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Oris Aquis Date UpcyclevsPhoibos Reef Master

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Aquis Date Upcycle
OrisAquis Date Upcycle
MSRP $2,900
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquis Date Upcycle41.5mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Aquis Date Upcycle41 hoursh
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Aquis Date Upcycle300m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Aquis Date Upcycle$2,900
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
1904
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
733-1
SII NH38
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$335

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What people say

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Oris Aquis Date Upcycle

Owners widely appreciate the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle's unique, colorful dials made from recycled PET plastic, noting the strong conservation message and artistic look. Reviewers consistently highlight the robust Aquis build, 300m water resistance, and reliable Sellita SW 200-1 movement. Some owners find the dial's appearance inconsistent, and one reviewer notes its complexity can impact legibility for a dive watch. The 41.5mm version offers a more muted palette, and the movement provides a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle highly for its distinctive, eco-conscious dial and solid dive watch construction at the price.

From video reviewers

High-quality build is a notable feature of the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle. A potential drawback is that the multicolored recycled plastic dial may not appeal to everyone. Reviewers disagree on the importance of size, with one reviewer praising the watch's smaller size and another preferring a larger watch.

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.

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