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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $625

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Presage Cocktail Time$625

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
4R34
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$625

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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 Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time owners widely praise its stunning dials and excellent value, noting it looks far more expensive than its price point. One owner highlights the green Mockingbird variant's fantastic dial, index, and hand combination, along with a great crown. However, some owners criticize legibility issues due to dial markers and hands disappearing into the sunburst pattern, and find the stock straps and bracelets too short with limited micro-adjustments. One owner also describes the case as big, round, and somewhat boring. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its visually striking dials and perceived value, despite some concerns regarding legibility and bracelet fit.

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