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Phoibos Reef MastervsZelos Spearfish GMT

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335
Spearfish GMT
ZelosSpearfish GMT
MSRP $999

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Master42mm
Spearfish GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Reef Master40h
Spearfish GMT40h
Water Resistance
Reef Master200m
Spearfish GMT200m
MSRP
Reef Master$335
Spearfish GMT$999

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Frost
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
Sellita SW330-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$999

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Spearfish GMT

The Zelos Spearfish GMT is widely praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its superb finishing, flawless machining, and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp that exceeds its price point. It features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement with a 68-hour power reserve, achieving an average accuracy of +2.6 seconds per day, or a Miyota 9075 movement offering flier-style GMT functionality. The 40mm case and bidirectional 48-click ceramic bezel are well-executed, though one reviewer noted a minor compromise in the end link fit. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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