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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsNodus Sector II GMT

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Sector II GMT
NodusSector II GMT
MSRP $525

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Sector II GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Sector II GMT41h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Sector II GMT100m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Sector II GMT$525

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$525

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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.

Nodus Sector II GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Nodus Sector II GMT for its versatile, refined design and surprisingly good finishing for its compelling price point. The watch features a regulated Seiko NH34 movement, running at +5 seconds per day according to one review, a sapphire crystal with AR coating, and 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners wish for lume on the GMT hand and prefer a bi-directional GMT bezel over the 120-click dive timing bezel, while others find the NH34 movement overpriced for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II GMT highly for its refined design and impressive finishing at its price point.

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