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Sternglas MerionvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Merion$701
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
SII NH34
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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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