Out of Order 40mm GMT AutomaticvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Out of Order 40mm GMT Automatic at true scale

40mm GMT Automatic

Phoibos Wave Master GMT at true scale

Wave Master GMT

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.5mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

13.3mm

12.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

n/a

$399

Movement

Seiko NH34

Seiko NH34

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Yellow
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$399
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Out of Order 40mm GMT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Out of Order 40mm GMT Automatic for its playful and unique distressed aesthetic, with many appreciating its distinct personality and non-Rolex clone colorways. The Seiko NH34 movement is noted as a positive upgrade by some. However, the intentionally damaged look is polarizing, with some finding it gimmicky. The stock leather strap is considered cheap by one owner, and the case finishing on one variant did not fully match its "Ultra Brushed" name. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting gaining only a few seconds in six hours, while another noted a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Out of Order 40mm GMT Automatic highly for its unique personality and aesthetic at its price point.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master GMT for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with some preferring it daily over more expensive options. The watch is considered good value at $220, featuring bright lume. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted, and accuracy is reported around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its design and value at the price.

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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