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Phoibos Wave MastervsRZE Urbanist

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Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master42mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master300m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Wave Master$309
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$309
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Phoibos Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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