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Citizen Promaster DivervsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Promaster Diver
CitizenPromaster Diver
MSRP $338
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Diver41mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Diver40h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Diver200m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Promaster Diver$338
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E168
SII NH34
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$338
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Promaster Diver

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Diver for its lightweight titanium construction and comfortable wear, noting its handsome dial made from recycled materials and excellent specifications for the price. Some owners report a slightly misaligned bezel and chapter ring on their example, while others find the bezel action spongy and the bracelet subpar. The overall finish is described as unremarkable due to its brushed titanium. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Promaster Diver highly for its value and comfortable, lightweight titanium build.

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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