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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black AutomaticvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
MSRP $895
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Indices
Applied
Lume
X1 C3
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2
SII NH34
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$399

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

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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