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CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVEvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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CRYSTAL LOVE
CIGA DesignCRYSTAL LOVE
MSRP $399
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CRYSTAL LOVE
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
CRYSTAL LOVE
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
CRYSTAL LOVE30m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
CRYSTAL LOVE$399
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota Automatic
SII NH34
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

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What people say

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CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE for its striking dial details and significant wrist presence. However, legibility is frequently cited as a challenge, even with generational improvements. Strap options are limited, with the watch being particular about compatible pairings. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE highly for its visually arresting dial and unique aesthetic, despite the legibility and strap limitations.

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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