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Phoibos Wave MastervsZelos GT

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Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master42mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master40h
GT40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master300m
GT100m
MSRP
Wave Master$309
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
14mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
42mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9133

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$309
$499

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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.

Zelos GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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