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Sternglas KantonvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Kanton$971
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
SII NH34
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable 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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