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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsZelos Vitesse

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
La Joux-Perret L100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$1,499

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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 Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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