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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
8R46
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$3,000

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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 SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

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