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Tudor 1926 39mm AutomaticvsPhoibos Wave Master

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1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor1926 39mm Automatic
MSRP $2,575
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 39mm Automatic39mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
1926 39mm Automatic38h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
1926 39mm Automatic100m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
1926 39mm Automatic$2,575
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
9.1mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
15mm
22mm
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T601
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic for its gorgeous appearance in person and excellent value, feeling they receive more than they pay for. It is considered a versatile everyday watch, suitable as a dress watch with 330 ft water resistance. Some owners note the 39mm Tudor 1926 wears larger than its stated size due to its small bezel and big dial, though it feels perfect on wrists just under 7 inches. One reviewer notes the Tudor 1926 Luna variant features a moonphase complication and uses a Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value.

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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