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Phoibos Reef MastervsZelos Comet 39

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Tantalum LE
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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