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HELM Khuraburi TitaniumvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Khuraburi Titanium
HELMKhuraburi Titanium
MSRP $375
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khuraburi Titanium42mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Khuraburi Titanium40h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Khuraburi Titanium300m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Khuraburi Titanium$375
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
16mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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HELM Khuraburi Titanium

Owners widely praise the HELM Khuraburi Titanium for its exceptional lume, robust build, and great value, with many noting its lightweight titanium construction and comfortable wearability. The 4 o'clock crown and superb crown action are frequently highlighted as positive attributes. Some owners find the watch's thickness, around 16mm, to be substantial, and one reported the Seiko NH38 movement ran over 40 seconds fast per day, while another criticized the NH35 movement's 40-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the HELM Khuraburi Titanium highly for its outstanding lume and impressive build quality at its 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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