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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
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
$595

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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