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Sternglas Naos XSvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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

Naos XS
SternglasNaos XS
MSRP $247
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XS33mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Naos XS
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Naos XS50m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Naos XS$247
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
33mm
39.5mm
Thickness
6mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
36mm
46mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 784
SII NH34
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$247
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sternglas Naos XS

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XS for its simple, awesome design, domed sapphire crystal, and clean hands, with one owner highlighting the beautiful blue mother-of-pearl dial and top-notch build quality on a special edition. It is recommended as a durable, refined daily wear watch for around $270, suitable for casual and formal occasions. However, one owner found the Sternglas Naos XS to have a cheap feel and a face resembling a toy, noting it wears smaller than expected, while another described the automatic movement as a bit noisy. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XS highly for its refined design and value, with specific praise for the mother-of-pearl dial on special editions.

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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