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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsSternglas Taiga GMT

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
52mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Ronda 505.24H
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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