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Baltic Hermétique SummervsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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

Hermétique Summer
BalticHermétique Summer
MSRP $594
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hermétique Summer37mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Hermétique Summer42h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Hermétique Summer150m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Hermétique Summer$594
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
37mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12.7mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH34
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$594
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Baltic Hermétique Summer

Reviewers highlight the Baltic Hermétique Summer's compact 37mm brushed case with a polished bezel and 150 meters of water resistance. The watch features glossy dials in bright colors with raised BGW9 Super-LumiNova indices that emit a strong blue glow, and it comes with color-matched FKM rubber straps or Baltic bracelets. The Miyota 9039 movement supports hacking and hand-winding. However, the recessed crown can be difficult to manipulate if fingernails are not long enough, and the movement has a stated accuracy of -10/+30 seconds per day. Overall, reviewers praise the Baltic Hermétique Summer for its well-balanced, colorful dials and strong lume at an affordable 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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