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Henry Archer NordsøvsPhoibos Reef Master

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Nordsø
Henry ArcherNordsø
MSRP $4,999
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nordsø40mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Nordsø40h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Nordsø200m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Nordsø$4,999
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
SII NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$335

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Henry Archer Nordsø

Henry Archer Nordsø owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional fit and finish for a sub-$500 watch, with its vibrant color use singled out as a strong point. Some find the blue hand against the green dial polarizing, and the hands are criticized as a design weakness. One reviewer notes the bezel knurling is slippery and lacks legibility for serious diving, though the 40mm size is comfortable and the Miyota 9039 movement offers good value. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Henry Archer Nordsø highly for its striking design and impressive build quality at its price point.

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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