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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsBoldr Rally

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Rally
BoldrRally
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Rally38mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Rally40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Rally200m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Rally$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
I - Wells 008 (Updated)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$299

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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.

Boldr Rally

Owners widely praise the Boldr Rally's compact 38mm titanium case and excellent value under A$500. The VK64 mecaquartz movement has proven reliable for years, and the sapphire crystal is a welcome feature. Some owners find the dial busy and difficult to read, particularly the black hands against the black subdial, and note the bead-blasted titanium case can be a scratch magnet. The default straps have been described as boring or not holding up to daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Rally highly for its robust titanium construction and excellent value, despite some legibility concerns.

From video reviewers

The 38mm titanium case with a 44mm lug-to-lug measurement provides a comfortable and compact fit. The 200m water resistance is noted as robust for a chronograph. The 14mm thickness was mentioned as potentially substantial for the watch's size.

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