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Maen Manhattan 40vsPhoibos Reef Master

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$335

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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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