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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
SugessChrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
MSRP $449

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic/Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
40mm Silver
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Seagull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$449

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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.

Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) as a stunning mechanical chronograph and a bargain for its price, with some noting its beautiful ST1901 movement finishing as amazing value. However, community feedback indicates inconsistent production and delivery, with reports of fragility and quality control issues such as broken pushers and crowns, and even movement failures within months. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting reliability within +/- 8 seconds per day, while others note it running at about +15 seconds per day when kept wound, and some find the ST19 movement loud. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 highly for its value and aesthetic appeal as a mechanical chronograph, despite noted quality control concerns.

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