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Maen Mahjong 36vsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Mahjong 36
MaenMahjong 36
MSRP $899
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mahjong 3636mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Mahjong 3640h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Mahjong 3650m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Mahjong 36$899
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.1mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
MHV.03
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Maen Mahjong 36

Owners widely appreciate the Maen Mahjong 36 for its quality and wearability, with some finding the green sunburst dial a subtle and fitting homage to its theme and the price reasonable. However, a segment of the community finds the design too understated for its thematic inspiration, preferring a more pronounced lacquered dial. On balance, owners rate the Maen Mahjong 36 highly for its impressive quality and wearability 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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