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Lum-Tec EclipsevsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Eclipse
Lum-TecEclipse
MSRP $695
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eclipse42mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Eclipse40h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Eclipse101m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Eclipse$695
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
E6
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Lum-Tec Eclipse

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Eclipse for its comfortable, slim profile and thin wearability, with specific commendations for its beautiful dial, good readability, and bracelet design. The knurling on the crown is also noted as a positive feature. Some owners express concern over the 42mm case size and find the dial's font and indices unappealing, though others appreciate the deep-dish slant. One owner notes a slight gap where the lugs meet the bracelet. The Lum-Tec Eclipse e3 variant features a Miyota 9039 movement, a solid bracelet, a sunburst dial, and exceptionally bright lume. Overall, owners rate the Lum-Tec Eclipse highly for its slim design and attractive dial 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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