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Phoibos Reef MastervsCIGA Design EDGE

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
EDGE
CIGA DesignEDGE
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
EDGE40.8mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
EDGE40h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
EDGE30m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
EDGE$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
40.8mm
Thickness
13mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$299

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What people say

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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.

CIGA Design EDGE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE for its stunning, design-forward skeletonized looks and surprisingly light wearability, with one owner noting it as a conversation starter. The finishing is also highlighted as a strong point, alongside its attractive book-style packaging. Concerns exist regarding the robustness and longevity of the Sea-Gull movement, with quality noted as potentially irregular. The included strap may be too small for some wrists, requiring aftermarket solutions. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE highly for its unique aesthetic and value, especially when purchased at a sale price.

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