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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGA413

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
SBGA413
Grand SeikoSBGA413
MSRP $7,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
SBGA41340mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
SBGA41372h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
SBGA413100m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
SBGA413$7,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$7,200

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA413

Grand Seiko SBGA413 owners and reviewers widely praise its captivating dial, particularly its subtle artistry, and the mesmerizing Spring Drive movement's reliability and unparalleled mechanical accuracy, with some noting their Spring Drive watches run within half a second per day. The 40mm titanium case, featuring intricate geometries and a satin brush finish, is also highlighted, as are the Zaratsu-polished surfaces. Legibility is considered excellent, even with silver hands on the pink dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA413 highly for its beautiful dial and the Spring Drive movement's accuracy and refinement.

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