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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$350

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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