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Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-datevsPhoibos Wave Master

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Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date
Tornek-RayvilleParadive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date
MSRP $949
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date41.25mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date41h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date200m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date$949
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.25mm
42mm
Thickness
15.54mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Superluminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NE15
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$949
$309

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What people say

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Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date

Owners rate the Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date highly for its purposeful, no-nonsense design and bead-blasted 41.25mm steel case. The Seiko Instruments NE15B automatic movement kept good time, gaining about +4 seconds per day. One owner noted slight rub marks on the underside after some use. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date well for its vintage-inspired design and reliable timekeeping.

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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