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Brew Metric LitevsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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

Metric Lite
BrewMetric Lite
MSRP $375
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Brew Metric Lite

The Brew Metric Lite is praised for its comfortable wear and attractive dial. Owners note the Miyota 6T27 automatic movement, which offers a 40-hour power reserve and features a signed rotor. It includes applied indices with polished "mountain-top" details and lume pips. Some owners, however, express a desire for a larger case and crown. Overall, owners appreciate the Brew Metric Lite for its comfortable wear and beautiful dial.

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.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Lite30mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Metric Lite
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Metric Lite50m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Metric Lite$375
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Mechanical
GMT
Diameter
30mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.55mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
34mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
6T27
SII NH34
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$399
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