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Phoibos Reef MastervsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$450

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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