Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsRolex Sky-Dweller

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT at true scale

Wave Master GMT

Rolex Sky-Dweller at true scale

Sky-Dweller

Diameter

39.5mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

12.7mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$399

lowest

$51,400

Movement

Seiko NH34

Rolex 9002

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
n/a
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Rolex 9002
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
40
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT, Annual Calendar, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$51,400
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master GMT for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with some preferring it daily over more expensive options. The watch is considered good value at $220, featuring bright lume. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted, and accuracy is reported around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its design and value at the price.

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.

Rolex Sky-Dweller

Owners widely praise the Rolex Sky-Dweller for its exceptionally good fit and finish, irreproachable attention to detail, and unique, well-executed annual calendar and dual-time zone complications, with many considering it Rolex's most complicated watch and a great value. Some owners find the 42mm case too large or top-heavy, particularly on smaller wrists, while others report it wears surprisingly well. Availability from authorized dealers is a significant issue, with long wait times for popular configurations. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Sky-Dweller highly for its unique complications and build quality, despite some reservations about its size.