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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$450

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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 Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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