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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
VS213
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$265

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

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