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Maen Manhattan 40vsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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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