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Mr Jones Watches K9vsPhoibos Wave Master

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K9
Mr Jones WatchesK9
MSRP $225
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
K9
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
K940h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
K9
Wave Master300m
MSRP
K9$225
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Mr Jones Watches K9

Owners widely report the Mr Jones Watches K9 is a fun, quirky, and unique artistic piece that serves as a conversation starter, with some noting reliable movements and solid customer support. However, some owners found the build quality lacking, reporting issues with misaligned hands and needing to return their watches multiple times, while others find them difficult to read and question the value at full price. On balance, owners view the Mr Jones Watches K9 as a well-made artistic statement, with its unique design being the primary draw despite potential readability and build quality concerns.

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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