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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
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

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 RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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