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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION25.5mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
ELEGANT COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
25.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
29.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
L592.5
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$2,500

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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 ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely appreciated for its value and the complications offered at its price point. However, some owners find the case finishing could be improved, and certain variants are noted as being thick with sub-dials that can be difficult to read. On balance, owners view the Longines Elegant Collection as a satisfying watch, particularly for its value and complications.

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