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Phoibos Reef MastervsBoldr The Vogelkop

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Vogelkop Superb

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$449

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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