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Farer GMT BEZELvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
SII NH34
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Farer GMT BEZEL

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Farer GMT BEZEL for its exceptional value, unique design language, and wearable dimensions, with one owner noting its fit, finish, and quality rivaling higher-end brands. Specific strengths highlighted include enthusiastic color combinations, a vintage charm from the bubble crystal, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and short lug-to-lug. The watch features a Sellita SW330-2 top-grade movement and 200m water resistance, with pricing around US$1,550 / €1,575. Some owners find the aluminum bezel less durable, and legibility on the white dial was initially a concern, though hand changes have been made. Opinions on Farer's market positioning vary, with some placing it at a luxury level and others at a more accessible tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its compelling blend of design, wearability, and utility 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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