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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsTissot Classic Dream

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Classic Dream
TissotClassic Dream
MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$550

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

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