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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Tangente 38 date
NOMOS GlashütteTangente 38 date
MSRP $3,320

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Tangente 38 date37.5mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Tangente 38 date42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Tangente 38 date30m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Tangente 38 date$3,320

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
37.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
DUW 4101
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$3,320

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its thinness, comfortable 38mm size, and simple Bauhaus-inspired design, noting its versatility and the quality of its German in-house manual-wind Alpha movement. However, some owners report significant accuracy issues, with one experiencing a gain of 60 seconds per day, and the hard-edged case is noted to be prone to scratches. The watch is also said to wear larger than its case size. On balance, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its elegant design and slim wearability, despite some concerns about accuracy and case durability.

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