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Phoibos Reef MastervsBoldr Venture

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
Venture
BoldrVenture
MSRP $339

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
Venture38mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
Venture40h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
Venture200m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black Dawn

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
Seiko NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$339

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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 Venture

The Boldr Venture is widely praised for its lightweight and durable titanium case, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability, with owners noting its legibility and good lume on the navy dial. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear. The included Expedition Canvas Strap is described as beautiful and comfortable. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture highly for its comfortable and durable titanium construction and excellent legibility.

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