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Phoibos Reef MastervsSeiko 62MAS

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
62MAS
Seiko62MAS
MSRP $1,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
62MAS40.5mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
62MAS70h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
62MAS200m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
62MAS$1,200

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$1,200

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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 62MAS

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its vintage-inspired finishing, crisp bezel action, and build quality. Owners widely report the movement averages within +/- 10 seconds per day, though some note accuracy issues. The 40mm case size is considered by some to wear larger than expected, and the price point is a subject of debate, with some finding it too high and others fair. The watch features a 72-hour power reserve from the Caliber 6R55 movement, a 300-meter depth rating, and a box-shaped sapphire crystal. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined design and solid build quality, despite some reservations about its price and perceived size.

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