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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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