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Phoibos Wave MastervsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master42mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master40h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master300m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
Wave Master$309
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
52mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Seiko NH34A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$309
$559

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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