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Phoibos Reef MastervsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$2,600

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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.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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