Phoibos Voyager GMTvsRolex GMT-Master II
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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.
Voyager GMT
GMT-Master II
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Thickness
13.2mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
n/a
MSRP
$429
lowest
$4,500
Movement
Seiko NH34
Rolex 3185
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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 overall construction is noted as fantastic with perfectly aligned components. Some owners find the 14.5mm thickness chunky and difficult to wear with long sleeves, and the 24-click bezel limits GMT tracking to hour offsets. The date color can blend into the dial, and the date wheel may appear misaligned. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager GMT highly for its impressive dial aesthetics and finishing at its price point.
The Phoibos Voyager GMT is praised for its value at the $299 introductory sale price. No shared weaknesses were identified.
Owners widely praise the Rolex GMT-Master II for its aesthetic appeal, with specific admiration for the "Root Beer" variant's Oystersteel and Everose gold combination and black/brown Cerachrom bezel, as well as the black dial with green accents. Some owners find its size and "bling ratio" fitting, with one owner ranking it at the top of their list and another calling it a dream watch. One owner's 2011 GMT-Master II gained approximately 5 seconds per day. The newer grey and black GMT-Master II is noted for offering a more reserved aesthetic with a subtle gradient bezel and green dial text, available on Oyster or Jubilee bracelet. Overall, owners rate the Rolex GMT-Master II highly for its desirable aesthetics and wearability.
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