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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsTudor Black Bay 58 18K

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Black Bay 58 18K
TudorBlack Bay 58 18K
MSRP $22,550

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Black Bay 58 18K39mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Black Bay 58 18K70h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Black Bay 58 18K200m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Black Bay 58 18K$22,550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18k Yellow Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
MT5400
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$22,550

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 58 18K

Owners appreciate the substantial feel of the 18K gold Tudor Black Bay 58 on the wrist, with reviewers noting the brushed gold finishing and 39mm case size. The watch is powered by the COSC-certified Manufacture Caliber MT5400 with a 70-hour power reserve, visible through an open caseback. Sources offer differing price points, ranging from $16,800 to $32,100 depending on the strap or bracelet. Some reviewers criticize the brushed finish for diminishing the visual luxury of gold and find the green dial and bezel color combination divisive or lacking charisma. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay 58 18K to be an ambitious, albeit divisive, precious metal sports watch, with praise for its substantial feel and brushed gold finishing.

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