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Phoibos Wave MastervsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue

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Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master42mm
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue40.5mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master40h
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Wave Master300m
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue50m
MSRP
Wave Master$309
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue$4,970

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14mm
7.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
49.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$309
$4,970

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue for its slim profile, Bauhaus-inspired design, and the unique midnight blue dial with a playful fluorescent green date indicator. The watch is noted for its classy appearance at an affordable price point, with its retrograde date display considered the best in its price range by one owner. The in-house DUW 6101 movement features extensive Glashütte decoration, exceeding standards for its $4,100 price. One user found the varying width of letters in the logo to be bothersome, and the intuitiveness of the date display is questioned. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue highly for its creative design and excellent value.

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