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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,350

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$2,350

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What people say

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its faithful vintage design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic sizing, with many appreciating the "marble-like" patina on the cream dial. The watch is considered a strong value, offering great construction and a genuine alligator strap, with some owners finding it a versatile everyday or dress watch. Accuracy is generally reported as decent, and a slim movement contributes to its wearability. However, some owners note the 3-bar water resistance is limiting, and one owner found the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback made it wear tall and difficult to slip under a cuff. On balance, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

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