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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsStudio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Desert Sky (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gDesert Sky (Gen3)
MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Desert Sky (Gen3)38.5mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Desert Sky (Gen3)40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Desert Sky (Gen3)
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Desert Sky (Gen3)$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$550

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What people say

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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.

Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) for its vibrant blue dial that exhibits depth and liveliness under varying light, its fun and creative design, and its value as a mechanical chronograph. The Seagull 1901 movement provides column-wheel chronograph functionality, with one owner reporting accuracy around +6 seconds per day and satisfying chronograph pusher feel. However, the watch is criticized for a highly reflective, overly domed crystal and weak lume. Some owners find the 13.6mm thickness to be substantial. On balance, owners rate the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) highly for its engaging dial and value proposition as a mechanical chronograph.

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