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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsOrient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B
Orient75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B
MSRP $405

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B39.9mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B200m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B$405

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
39.9mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$405

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What people say

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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.

Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

The Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B is widely praised for its classy, dressy aesthetic, beautiful periwinkle or light blue sunray dial with deep-relief radial grooves, and crisp engraved bezel numerals, all within a compact 39.9mm to 40mm case. Owners consider it a great value, with some noting it looks better in person and is destined to become a classic, punching above its price point. One owner finds the dial color too feminine for a dive watch and considered the dial craftsmanship inferior to the Presage Cocktail series, while another flags the lack of lume as a drawback. The bracelet clasp and end links are consistently considered a weak point, and the steel case is noted as less rounded than other Orient divers. The watch features 200m water resistance and a 46.5mm lug-to-lug measurement. Overall, owners rate the Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B highly for its stunning dial and compact size at the price.

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