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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsBoldr Safari

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Safari200m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
GMT
Tool
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver Fox

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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