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Linde Werdelin 3 Timer White DialvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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What people say

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Linde Werdelin 3 Timer White Dial

The Linde Werdelin 3 Timer White Dial is widely praised for its unique, masculine, and industrial design, featuring sharp edges, hexagonal screws, and a distinctive case shape. Owners and reviewers highlight its attractive dial with a concentric circle pattern and the functional GMT complication for tracking three time zones, facilitated by a bi-directional bezel and an ETA 2893-A2 movement allowing easy one-hour GMT hand adjustments. Its wearability is noted as comfortable despite its size, and the easy strap-change system is appreciated. However, some find the 44mm or 46mm case size large, and the €4800 / $5,700 to $6,300 price for an ETA movement is considered high by some reviewers. One review mentions the ETA 2893-2 movement has a below-average 38-hour power reserve and is not a true GMT complication.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
3 Timer White Dial44mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
3 Timer White Dial
Wave Master GMT
Water Resistance
3 Timer White Dial300m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
3 Timer White Dial$6,222
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
39.5mm
Thickness
15mm
12.7mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Superluminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,222
$399
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