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Phoibos Wave MastervsTissot Seastar Wilson WNBA

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Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309
Seastar Wilson WNBA
TissotSeastar Wilson WNBA
MSRP $875

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master42mm
Seastar Wilson WNBA40mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master40h
Seastar Wilson WNBA80h
Water Resistance
Wave Master300m
Seastar Wilson WNBA300m
MSRP
Wave Master$309
Seastar Wilson WNBA$875

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$309
$875

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What people say

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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.

Tissot Seastar Wilson WNBA

The Tissot Seastar Wilson WNBA is widely praised for its thoughtful design and execution, appealing strongly to basketball fans with its integrated color scheme and unique details. Reviewers highlight the basketball-textured strap and the 24-second shot clock bezel as standout features. It is powered by the Powermatic 80 movement, offering an 80-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Tissot Seastar Wilson WNBA to be a well-executed and impressive collaboration, particularly for its thematic details.

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