Side by side

Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $315

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
5 Sports Field series$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
39.5mm
39.4mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.1mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$315

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Phoibos Wave Master GMT vs Seiko 5 Sports Field series gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series is praised for its value, offering an accessible explorer-style watch with a GMT complication and excellent legibility thanks to LumiBrite on the dial and bezel. The watches feature a 41mm stainless steel case, 100m water resistance, and are powered by either the 4R36 or 4R34 movement, both with a 41-hour power reserve. One reviewer notes the inclusion of a compass bezel with a lumed pearl and fully lumed Arabic numerals on the dial for the non-GMT models. Overall, reviewers consider the Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT models good value under 500 euros.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.