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Phoibos Sea NymphvsPhoibos Wave Master

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Sea Nymph
PhoibosSea Nymph
MSRP $240
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Nymph36mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
Sea Nymph40h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
Sea Nymph300m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
Sea Nymph$240
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SWISS RONDA 705
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Phoibos Sea Nymph

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Sea Nymph's unique mother-of-pearl dial and distinctive bezel styling, with some finding it a good fit for smaller wrists. The 36mm case size is considered unisex, though some owners find it too small for larger wrists, while others enjoy it as a summer watch. The consensus is that the Phoibos Sea Nymph is a fun, visually interesting watch, with its polarizing bezel design being a key talking point.

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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