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Phoibos Wave MastervsSugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver

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Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver
SugessSeestern S430 Titanium Diver
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master42mm
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver40mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master40h
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master300m
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver200m
MSRP
Wave Master$309
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Tritium

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$309
$299

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What people say

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Phoibos Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver for its genuine titanium construction, making it extremely light and comfortable at 92 grams on a 6.7-inch wrist. The ceramic bezel is described as fantastic and mesmerizing to use, and the brushed finishing is noted as nice. The watch features an NH38 movement, which is appreciated for its lack of ghost date functionality. However, some owners find the price comparable to competitors and have noted issues with the clasp's fit, with some finding the existing holes insufficient and the rotating arm needing to bend. The crown unscrewing is not smooth, and the bezel action is described as gritty with uneven resistance. One owner reported a crown tube failure on a V1 model. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent ceramic bezel, despite some concerns regarding the clasp design.

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