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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsLongines SPIRIT PILOT

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
SPIRIT PILOT
LonginesSPIRIT PILOT
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
SPIRIT PILOT39mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
SPIRIT PILOT72h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
SPIRIT PILOT100m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
SPIRIT PILOT$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.2mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Both sides
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
L888.4
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$3,100

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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.

Longines SPIRIT PILOT

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Pilot for its exceptional finishing, featuring sharp edges and crisp transitions, and its improved wearability thanks to a reduced 39mm case size and 47.2mm lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the clean, balanced dial with gilt-toned accents that play with light, and its excellent legibility and lume. The L888.4 automatic movement is noted for its 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners feel the Longines Spirit Pilot wears larger than its 39mm diameter and express disappointment over the removal of the five stars from the dial, while others find its bracelet endlinks long and lament the lack of quick-release. One owner voices concern over the serviceability of exclusive movements. Overall, owners rate the Longines Spirit Pilot highly for its modern icon status and value, feeling it wears more expensively than its price point suggests.

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