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Sinn 900 DIAPALvsPhoibos Wave Master

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900 DIAPAL
Sinn900 DIAPAL
MSRP $5,000
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
900 DIAPAL44mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
900 DIAPAL42h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
900 DIAPAL200m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
900 DIAPAL$5,000
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
15.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Finish
satinized
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Anthracite
Black
Lume
Luminescent
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
LJP L120
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Date, Chronograph, Pilot's Bezel
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,000
$309

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What people say

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Sinn 900 DIAPAL

Owners praise the Sinn 900 DIAPAL for its 24-hour GMT hand and Sinn's proprietary technologies including the TEGIMENT case, AR dehumidification, and copper phosphate tablet. The internal rotating bezel is noted as very easy to turn but prone to being knocked out of position, making it unreliable for elapsed time. Some owners find the large dial contributes to an illusion of a bigger watch. On balance, owners value the Sinn 900 DIAPAL for its advanced proprietary technologies and GMT functionality.

Phoibos Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

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