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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsZelos Comet 39

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Tantalum LE
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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