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Marloe Watch Company AerodynevsPhoibos Wave Master

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

Aerodyne
Marloe Watch CompanyAerodyne
MSRP $443
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aerodyne38mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
Aerodyne40h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
Aerodyne100m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
Aerodyne$443
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
9.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$443
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne for its desirability and comfort, with one user noting the dial's appealing appearance. The Aerodyne line is considered fantastic and underrated, with small details making it suitable as a daily watch. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne highly for its comfort and desirability as a daily wearer.

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.

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