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Henry Archer TidslinjevsPhoibos Wave Master

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Tidslinje
Henry ArcherTidslinje
MSRP $5,699
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tidslinje40mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
Tidslinje40h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
Tidslinje200m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
Tidslinje$5,699
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.1mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,699
$309

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What people say

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Henry Archer Tidslinje

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidslinje for its superb build quality, captivating dial designs, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its 40mm size and 12.1mm thickness as very wearable. The triple date function is appreciated for its utility and collection variety, and the beads of rice bracelet is frequently noted for its comfort and quality. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting +/- 2-4 seconds per day and others around 10-15 seconds per day as advertised. Some owners find the day/month indicators and the numbering for days of the week to be tiny and hard to read, and the black bezel is considered disproportionately large and cosmetic by some. One owner noted disappointment that a micro-adjust clasp is no longer offered on the Lunaris model. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidslinje highly for its captivating design and excellent value for money.

Phoibos Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

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