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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsVaer Atlas

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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