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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
AA02 Diver Watch
OrientAA02 Diver Watch
MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$285

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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.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

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