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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsOrient Bambino Version 8

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Bambino Version 840h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Bambino Version 830m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
F6B22
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$295

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What people say

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 8

The Orient Bambino Version 8 is widely praised for its elegant, sophisticated, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with a domed crystal creating a 3D dial effect and blue hands noted as beautiful. Owners and reviewers agree it looks significantly more expensive than its price point, with dial finishing that rivals much costlier timepieces. One owner notes the stock leather strap is plasticky and non-tapering. The movement is rated for accuracy between +25/-15 seconds per day and features basic decoration. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 8 highly for its exceptional value and sophisticated appearance.

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