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Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-TvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Atomic Perpetual A-T41mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Atomic Perpetual A-T40h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Atomic Perpetual A-T200m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Atomic Perpetual A-T
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H800
SII NH34
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-T

Owners widely praise the Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-T for its handsome appearance, solid fit and finish, comfortable bracelet, and intuitive world time function. Its perpetual calendar and atomic timekeeping are highlighted as major conveniences, maintaining accuracy within 0.5 seconds even without syncing, and owners appreciate its "set & forget" nature and solar charging. The watch features a modest, stylish blue dial with delicate design details and a clutter-free layout, along with high water resistance without a screw-down crown and light titanium construction. Some find the dial unnecessarily busy, and its time zone functionality is noted as less useful outside the US, with atomic sync being less compelling below the equator. Accuracy is reported as +/-15 seconds per month if not syncing, but +/-0 seconds if it syncs via radio signal. Some find the watch a bit on the large side.

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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