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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsSeiko Coutura

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Coutura
SeikoCoutura
MSRP $625

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Coutura45.3mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Coutura40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Coutura100m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Coutura$625

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
45.3mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
8B92
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
25
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$625

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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 Coutura

Owners widely report the Seiko Coutura's metal treatments are very wear-resistant, with one owner noting minimal scratching after six years. Reviewers and owners appreciate its solar-powered movement, perpetual calendar, and radio sync features, with some finding its unique, futuristic styling captivating and a great value, while others describe the dial as too busy or gaudy. Some owners find the watch large and complicated to set initially, and one owner experienced issues with the solar power reserve requiring constant light exposure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Coutura well for its durable construction and practical solar and perpetual calendar features, despite polarizing design opinions.

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