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Eone BradleyvsPhoibos Wave Master

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Bradley
EoneBradley
MSRP $225
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradley40mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
Bradley40h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
Bradley30m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
Bradley$225
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Canvas Pink
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Eone Bradley

The Eone Bradley is praised for its ingenious tactile time-telling design and comfortable, lightweight titanium case. Reviewers and owners appreciate its inclusive, modern aesthetic and the swiveling lugs that ensure a snug fit. However, some find the $285 price tag may not offer the best value, noting the case scratches easily and attracts fingerprints. The articulating lugs are considered less stylish than solid ones by some, and the magnetic ball bearings can be dislodged, occasionally requiring a wrist shake to reset. One user expresses hesitation due to past Kickstarter experiences. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Eone Bradley for its unique, bold, and comfortable design, despite minor concerns about durability and lug aesthetics.

From video reviewers

The watch's tactile dial, with raised markers that allow the wearer to feel the time by touch, is a notable feature. A weakness is the watch's limited water resistance, which may be a concern for users who plan to wear it for swimming or water activities. Reviewers disagree on the case material, with one reviewer mentioning a 40mm PVD gold stainless steel case and the other a 40mm x 11mm titanium case.

Phoibos Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

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