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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.6mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$279

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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 DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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