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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 PilotvsPhoibos Wave Master

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P-40 A-11 Pilot
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot
MSRP $695
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot38mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot65h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot100m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot$695
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Screw Down with Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Brown
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2 b
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$309

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its great size, comfortable bracelet, phenomenal timekeeping, simple design, and great craftsmanship. One owner notes the finishing is sharp. Some users wish for a smaller size, and one owner points out the quick-release spring bars can dig in while the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its great size and phenomenal timekeeping.

Phoibos Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

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