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Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition OxfordvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Naos Automatik Edition Oxford
SternglasNaos Automatik Edition Oxford
MSRP $701
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford38mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford42h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford50m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford$701
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.4mm
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
SII NH34
Power Reserve
42h
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 Naos Automatik Edition Oxford

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford for its elegant Bauhaus design, particularly the "Alabaster" dial described as a warm grey, beige, or silver, and its well-proportioned handset with distinctive red accents. The compact lugs and sapphire crystal are also highlighted as positive design elements contributing to its wearability. However, some owners find the movement audible and the small crown difficult to grip, making winding and setting inconvenient. One owner noted the finishing is not comparable to higher-end brands. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford highly for its attractive, affordable Bauhaus aesthetic and versatile wearability.

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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