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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsSeestern S456 GMT

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
S456 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
S456 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
S456 GMT200m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Sunray style, applied and Diamond cut Indices, C1 lume
Lume
Super-LumiNova
C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41hh
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$299

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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.

Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S456 GMT for its exceptional value and finishing that exceeds expectations, with one owner noting its accuracy surpasses that of their Seiko 5. The dial displays a pearl-like rainbow effect. Some owners would prefer a bidirectional bezel over the current unidirectional one. The Seestern S456 GMT features an NH34 movement, a 39.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and an adjustable clasp. On balance, owners rate the Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features stunning, detailed finishing that is difficult to top. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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