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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Aquamarine
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$650

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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.

Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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