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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $625

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition43.8mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$625

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
43.8mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$625

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive, jewel-toned teal or emerald green dials with wave patterns and vibrant PADI color schemes. Owners and reviewers note its solid build quality, refined case, and good value, with some highlighting the laser-engraved bezel numerals and LumiBrite for legibility. The 6R55 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve, while the 6R15 provides 50 hours. Accuracy figures vary, with the 6R55 rated +25/-15 seconds per day and the 6R15 around +/- 15-25 seconds per day. Some find the lug-to-lug measurement, around 49.5mm, potentially long for smaller wrists, and one owner noted a unique case design made the watch wear top-heavy. Another owner found the finishing and bracelet design basic. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its striking dial aesthetics and solid dive watch construction at its price point.

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