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Phoibos Voyager GMTvsPhoibos Wave Master

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Voyager GMT
PhoibosVoyager GMT
MSRP $429
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Voyager GMT39mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
Voyager GMT40h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
Voyager GMT100m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
Voyager GMT$429
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
13.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Phoibos Voyager GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager GMT for its exceptional fit and finish, attractive dials that play with light, and outstanding lume. The bezel action is described as perfect with a grippy, smooth-threaded crown, and the bracelet clasp is noted as high quality for the price. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day and another around -6 seconds per day. Some owners find the 14.5mm thickness chunky and difficult to wear with long sleeves, and the 24-click bezel limits tracking to hour-offset time zones. The date color can blend into the dial, and the date wheel may show slight misalignment. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager GMT highly for its vibrant dials and excellent value.

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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