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Phoibos Wave MastervsYema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

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Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
YemaMeangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
MSRP $2,790

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master42mm
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition39mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master40h
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master300m
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Wave Master$309
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition$2,790

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
2023
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$309
$2,790

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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.

Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

Owners praise the Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition for its 70s racing chronograph aesthetic and comfortable wearability. Some owners find the VK64 movement's 24-hour subdial impractical. On balance, owners appreciate the Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition for its distinctive vintage design.

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