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Aragon Armour SII NH35 with 24 jewels AutomaticvsPhoibos Wave Master

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Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309
What people say

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Aragon Armour SII NH35 with 24 jewels Automatic

Owners praise the Aragon Armour SII NH35 with 24 jewels Automatic for its build quality and dial aesthetics, though one owner found it too large and heavy for comfortable wear. The watch utilizes a Seiko SII NH35 automatic movement, which is noted as being manufactured in Japan. The NH35 movement is a common, inexpensive caliber found in many microbrand watches. Overall, owners appreciate the Aragon Armour SII NH35 with 24 jewels Automatic for its visual appeal and construction, despite the movement being a budget-oriented choice.

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.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Armour SII NH35 with 24 jewels Automatic48mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
Armour SII NH35 with 24 jewels Automatic40h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
Armour SII NH35 with 24 jewels Automatic200m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
Armour SII NH35 with 24 jewels Automatic$188
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
48mm
42mm
Thickness
16mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
55mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$188
$309
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