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Phoibos Reef MastervsSeiko Alpinist

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$750

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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