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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$428

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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