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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsTissot Seastar 1000

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Seastar 1000
TissotSeastar 1000
MSRP $515

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Seastar 100036mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Seastar 100040h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Seastar 1000300m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Seastar 1000$515

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.7mm
9.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
36mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$515

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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.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its 300m water resistance, 80-hour power reserve, and Swiss movement at its price point, with some highlighting its comfortable, sporty feel and great case/dial ratio. However, community members are split on its proportions, with some finding the indices small and the hands and bezel ill-proportioned, while others note the quartz models offer good value with solid build. The lume is described as unremarkable and not long-lasting, and the bracelet clasp on quartz models is considered flimsy by one owner. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its robust specifications and value, particularly its impressive water resistance and power reserve.

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