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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsSeiko Recraft Series

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Recraft Series
SeikoRecraft Series
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Recraft Series43.5mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Recraft Series40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Recraft Series50m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
43.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
7S26
Jewels
25
21

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.

Seiko Recraft Series

Owners widely praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and great legibility, with reviewers noting significant effort in the dial design and excellent build quality for the price. One owner specifically calls the SNKP27 the right size for a smaller wrist, comparable to other well-loved Seiko 5 models. However, one forum user felt the Recraft Series was a missed opportunity with woeful execution compared to prior Rally Reissues, while a reviewer mentioned hands that might appear a bit short and a wish for a sapphire crystal over mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its appealing design and value at the price point.

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