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Dan Henry 1970vsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
1970200m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
1970$310
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.8mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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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