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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.60mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

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.

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