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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
37.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$2,570

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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 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

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