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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsRZE Aspirare

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Aspirare44mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Aspirare40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Aspirare200m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Aspirare$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
44mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
53mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$699

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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.

RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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