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Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual TimevsPhoibos Wave Master

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Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time40mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time100m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time$995
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Ivory
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
RONDA 515.24H
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
GMT, Date, World Time
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$309

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What people say

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Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time for its comfortable 40mm size, attractive aesthetics, blue GMT hand, sapphire crystal with blue AR coating, and locking bezel. Some owners find it a significant improvement over previous Airman models, with one reporting good timekeeping. However, the dual 24-hour and GMT hands are noted by some as making local time setting less intuitive than a purist 24-hour dial. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time for its comfortable wearability and classic design elements.

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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