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Phoibos Reef MastervsBoldr Rally

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
Rally
BoldrRally
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
Rally38mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
Rally40h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
Rally200m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
Rally$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
I - Wells 008 (Updated)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Boldr Rally

Owners widely praise the Boldr Rally's compact 38mm titanium case and excellent value under A$500. The VK64 mecaquartz movement has proven reliable for years, and the sapphire crystal is a welcome feature. Some owners find the dial busy and difficult to read, particularly the black hands against the black subdial, and note the bead-blasted titanium case can be a scratch magnet. The default straps have been described as boring or not holding up to daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Rally highly for its robust titanium construction and excellent value, despite some legibility concerns.

From video reviewers

The 38mm titanium case with a 44mm lug-to-lug measurement provides a comfortable and compact fit. The 200m water resistance is noted as robust for a chronograph. The 14mm thickness was mentioned as potentially substantial for the watch's size.

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