Phoibos Wave MastervsSpinnaker Hass Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Phoibos Wave Master at true scale

Wave Master

Spinnaker Hass Automatic at true scale

Hass Automatic

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

14mm

lowest

16.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$309

lowest

$445

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Black
Flying Dutchman
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$309
$445
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Phoibos Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and overall quality for the price, with one owner noting its high finishing on the case and bezel edge distinguishes it from other homages. The watch is considered a handsome, rock-solid everyday beach watch with a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel. Some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers and an off-center outer ring are noted, though these are often not visible during wear. One owner found the watch chunky but not unwieldy at 14mm thick, while another wished it were larger than 40mm. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and impressive finishing at its price point.

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.

Spinnaker Hass Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hass Automatic for its quality and vibrant dial options at an accessible price point. The watch features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find Spinnaker watches, including the Hass Automatic, to be on the thicker side, with one user noting a previous model was considered comically large. One owner reported a quality issue with a different Spinnaker model where the crown detached. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hass Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and fun aesthetic relative to its price.

From video reviewers

The dial's recovered marine plastic construction with textured finish provides distinctive material differentiation at the entry-level dive watch price point, and the sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures strong on-wrist legibility. The 300m water resistance and automatic movement deliver capable specifications, though bracelet quality and fit remain underspecified across reviews.

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