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Bremont MBIIvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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

MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
43mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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