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Nodus Contrail GMTvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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

Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
SII NH34
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Nodus Contrail GMT

The Nodus Contrail GMT is praised for its excellent case and bracelet quality, impressive finishing that suggests a much higher price point, and brilliant proportions, making it a well-executed flier-style GMT. Owners and reviewers highlight its slender 40.5mm case, comfortable flat-link bracelet, and 200 meters of water resistance. The Miyota Caliber 9075 movement is noted, with one source reporting accuracy regulated to +/-8 seconds per day. Some find the red Contrail name on the dial and red numerals on the roulette disc difficult to read, and the small crown and large guards may be tedious for some. One user questioned the bidirectional bezel's lack of a 60-minute index despite the existing 24-hour scale. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Contrail GMT highly for its value and build quality at its price point.

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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