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Venezianico Nereide MalachitevsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Nereide Malachite
VenezianicoNereide Malachite
MSRP $1,495
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Malachite42mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Malachite40h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Nereide Malachite200m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Nereide Malachite$1,495
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Venezianico Nereide Malachite

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Malachite for its attractive design and refined finishing, with some finding it comparable to higher-end brands. However, one owner reported a bezel alignment issue where it was half a click off to the left, leading to a return. On balance, owners appreciate the Nereide Malachite for its build quality and aesthetic appeal, finding the brand's negative reputation unwarranted.

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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