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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsPinion Pure Steel

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$1,715

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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