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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsSugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver
SugessSeestern S430 Titanium Diver
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver40mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver200m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver$299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Tritium

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$299

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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.

Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver for its genuine titanium construction, making it extremely light and comfortable at 92 grams on a 6.7-inch wrist. The ceramic bezel is described as fantastic and mesmerizing to use, and the brushed finishing is noted as nice. The watch features an NH38 movement, which is appreciated for its lack of ghost date functionality. However, some owners find the price comparable to competitors and have noted issues with the clasp's fit, with some finding the existing holes insufficient and the rotating arm needing to bend. The crown unscrewing is not smooth, and the bezel action is described as gritty with uneven resistance. One owner reported a crown tube failure on a V1 model. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent ceramic bezel, despite some concerns regarding the clasp design.

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