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Phoibos Reef MastervsRZE Resolute 36

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
Resolute 3636mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
Resolute 3640h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
Resolute 36200m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
Resolute 36$689

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$689

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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.

RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

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