Which is cheaper, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Phoibos Wave Master?

At MSRP the Phoibos Wave Master is the cheaper of the two at $309, against $574 for the Depancel PISTA 24 — a $265 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Phoibos Wave Master?

The Phoibos Wave Master is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Depancel PISTA 24.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Phoibos Wave Master?

The Phoibos Wave Master carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Depancel PISTA 24.

What movement does the Depancel PISTA 24 run compared to the Phoibos Wave Master?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Depancel PISTA 24 uses the Miyota 9132 and the Phoibos Wave Master uses the SII NH35A.

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Depancel PISTA 24vsPhoibos Wave Master

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

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Depancel PISTA 24

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MSRP $574

Phoibos Wave Master

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MSRP $309

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PISTA 2442mm

Wave Master42mm

Power Reserve

PISTA 2440h

Wave Master40h

Water Resistance

PISTA 2450m

Wave Master300m

MSRP

PISTA 24$574

Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9132

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$309

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