Which is cheaper, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Phoibos Wave Master?

At MSRP the Phoibos Wave Master is the cheaper of the two at $309, against $599 for the Decima Gatekeeper — a $290 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Phoibos Wave Master?

The Phoibos Wave Master wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Decima Gatekeeper — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Phoibos Wave Master?

The Phoibos Wave Master is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Decima Gatekeeper.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Phoibos Wave Master?

The Decima Gatekeeper carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Wave Master.

What movement does the Decima Gatekeeper run compared to the Phoibos Wave Master?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Decima Gatekeeper uses the Miyota 9039 and the Phoibos Wave Master uses the SII NH35A.

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Decima GatekeepervsPhoibos Wave Master

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Decima Gatekeeper

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MSRP $599

Phoibos Wave Master

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MSRP $309

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Gatekeeper38mm

Wave Master42mm

Power Reserve

Gatekeeper42h

Wave Master40h

Water Resistance

Gatekeeper50m

Wave Master300m

MSRP

Gatekeeper$599

Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

White

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$309

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