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Phoibos Reef MastervsBoldr Venture GMT

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
Venture GMT
BoldrVenture GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
Venture GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
Venture GMT40h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
Venture GMT200m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
Venture GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$299

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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 GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture GMT for its lightweight titanium case and bracelet, utilitarian GMT function, and 200m water resistance, with many finding it a comfortable daily driver. The watch's faceted bracelet attachment, sapphire crystal, and attractive dials are also frequently highlighted, though some owners note the lume's visibility is hampered by blending numbers. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it runs 6 seconds fast over 25 days, while another finds the Miyota movement basic. Some users would prefer a 4 o'clock crown and a date window, and the clasp safety can be loose. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture GMT highly for its robust titanium build and practical GMT functionality at its price point.

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