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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsZelos Aurora Moonphase

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Moonphase
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Sellita SW288

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$949

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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 Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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