Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Wave Master or the Signum Cuda?

At MSRP the Phoibos Wave Master is the cheaper of the two at $309, against $499 for the Signum Cuda — a $190 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Wave Master or the Signum Cuda?

The Signum Cuda wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Phoibos Wave Master — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Wave Master or the Signum Cuda?

The Phoibos Wave Master is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Signum Cuda.

What movement does the Phoibos Wave Master run compared to the Signum Cuda?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Phoibos Wave Master uses the SII NH35A and the Signum Cuda uses the Miyota 9015.

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Phoibos Wave Master

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MSRP $309

Signum Cuda

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MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Wave Master42mm

Cuda42.5mm

Power Reserve

Wave Master40h

Cuda—

Water Resistance

Wave Master300m

Cuda200m

MSRP

Wave Master$309

Cuda$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

SuperLuminova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$309

$499

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