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Citizen Promaster FujitsubovsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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

Promaster Fujitsubo
CitizenPromaster Fujitsubo
MSRP $1,195
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Fujitsubo41mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Fujitsubo42h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Fujitsubo200m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Promaster Fujitsubo$1,195
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
SII NH34
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo for its compact size, light weight, and muted blue dial, with many appreciating the block hour hands for legibility and its classic, tough design. The watch is noted for its 1970s heritage, titanium case and bracelet, sapphire crystal, and smoother, higher frequency automatic movement. However, some owners find the Mercedes hands distracting, the bracelet chunky with male end links, and the winding action uninspiring, with one describing the bezel as plastic-like and the overall feel as cheap. The Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo is considered by some to offer incredible value and a worry-free beater watch, though others feel it is overpriced at full retail. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo highly for its comfortable wearability and classic aesthetic at its price point.

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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