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Dan Henry 1939vsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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

1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
193940h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
1939
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
1939$290
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.9mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Dan Henry 1939

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1939 for its striking, art-like design, detailed multi-layered dial with glossy black background and gold raised markers, and the solid clicking feel of its chronograph buttons. The gorgeous domed crystal and smooth chrono sweep back are also noted positives, contributing to a feeling of sturdiness and exceptional value at $220. Some owners express disappointment it uses a quartz movement, and one owner found it surprisingly heavy. After two years of daily wear, the watch has sustained abuse with only minor bezel nicks and barely visible scratches on the glass, while its chronograph pushers retain an audible click. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1939 highly for its detailed design and exceptional value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and classic aesthetic are consistently praised. The lack of lume is a significant drawback for legibility in low light.

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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