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Lum-Tec EclipsevsPhoibos Reef Master

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Eclipse
Lum-TecEclipse
MSRP $695
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eclipse42mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Eclipse40h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Eclipse101m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Eclipse$695
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
E6
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$335

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What people say

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Lum-Tec Eclipse

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Eclipse for its comfortable, slim profile and thin wearability, with specific commendations for its beautiful dial, good readability, and bracelet design. The knurling on the crown is also noted as a positive feature. Some owners express concern over the 42mm case size and find the dial's font and indices unappealing, though others appreciate the deep-dish slant. One owner notes a slight gap where the lugs meet the bracelet. The Lum-Tec Eclipse e3 variant features a Miyota 9039 movement, a solid bracelet, a sunburst dial, and exceptionally bright lume. Overall, owners rate the Lum-Tec Eclipse highly for its slim design and attractive dial 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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