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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium
ZelosHammerhead V3 300m Titanium
MSRP $559

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium44mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium300m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium$559

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
44mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$559

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

The Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium is widely praised for its exceptional lume, unique and beautiful dial finishing that reflects light dramatically, and solid build quality that exceeds its price point. Owners also highlight its comfortable wearability, especially the lightweight titanium variant, and the convenient on-the-fly micro-adjustment on the bracelet. One owner notes the Japanese movement performs better than anticipated, and the Ti-Damascus variant features a unique, patterned dial and bezel. However, some owners find the 44mm size large, the crown "off," and the bracelet clasp could be more scratch-resistant, with resizing pins described as stubborn. Reattaching the bracelet after removal is also noted as extremely difficult. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium highly for its impressive dial aesthetics and value for money.

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