Quite possibly! A very impressive original offering from Phoibos - $229 Wave Master
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Finally, an all-original design from Phoibos. Part 1 today, full review including a dual with the mighty Seiko SKX in a week or two.
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Just One More Watch great looking watch. I am really impressed with the lume
Hey, what size/type screwdriver did you use to resize the links? I can’t get a single one of my precision screwdrivers to work with the tiny screw pins, thanks!
Vanuatu kills all competition at under $300. Highly recommended.
Hi Jody! Or should I say, mister JOMW? Did you know that there’s an updated version of the black Phoibos Wavemaster? Bigger screws, 12 o’clock marker is now in one piece and a couple more supposed improvements. I don’t own one (yet, I’m deciding between the Helm Vanuatu and updated Wavemaster).
Do you think it’s possible to review the updated black Wavemaster?
Kind regard, Remy (From The Netherlands).
@hitrod66 why don't you look around? Why ask someone else what you should buy? Aren't you an individual?
Absolutely, hands down the BEST dial I've ever seen on a Dive Watch, I LOVE the Octopus logo as well!!!!!
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Just went to the Phoibos site and read the story as to the couple who founded the company. Much respect and it was time to shake up the market in launching high quality homages and also their newer designs. It's getting to the point for collectors who can even afford the outrageous $6k plus for entry level Rolex steel to wake up. For me One Rolex is more than enough. Wishing Phoibos much success.
Would they be considered a microbrand though?
You have a habit of reviewing all of the watches I'm tempted by! Keep up the good work!
Great review mate! I love that you review mostly great value watches within range of most casual collectors out here. This one ticks all the right boxes, with 300m WR, sapphire, good size, reliable proven Seiko mvt. that hacks & hand winds, plus with the added benefit of an original design over previous Phoibos, Neymar, etc.
OMG!!! That is a stunning offering from Phoebos! They've done everything right!! Cant wait for the head to head. That should be interesting. Great video.
You are costing me a lot of money, had to have this, great first impressions, thanks
Great video, thanks! Because of your positive reviews and ratings of Phoibos, I ordered last week this model, I'm very curious already. Now Phoibos has a warehouse in Europe - so no more worries about taxes and shipping costs - just great!
I am so getting this one as my first phoibos. Love your channel awesome reviews, keep up the awesome work.
Took the plunge and purchased on was holding out for the Helm Vanuatu but more than happy with the wavemaster its lovely
I own an SKX and am really excited to add this to my collection and compare them as well! The watch looks amazing! EDIT: I just ordered it! :)
What an impressive piece. Looks great!
Great review! This brand is new to me, but it looks really solid, and nicely understated. Excellent price point as well. Definitely one to keep in mind. Thanks so much for your review, keep up the excellent work! Cheers from Canada!
It feels like I've been waiting several months for this - both the watch and your review! With the spec-for-the-cash *and* the design coming together so well, Phoibos has a real winner on its hands here - and, I think, shortly on my wrist too..! Cheers for another great video.
Phoibos are doing some nice watches, their new reef master, which comes out in the spring, looks great as well. For all the 'made in china' haters, sell your smartphones, electronics etc. Made in China is often a very good thing.
100% Derek!
Go drink the milk fan boy. Better yet, give some to your kids.
I agree with you. "Made in China" haters really don't understand that most of the electronics if not all they use are Made in China. I am a big fan of Nike shoes though they are "Made in China" its the quality that matters not its origin!
Very happy with my new Phoibos Wavemaster! The watch is superb!
So true ,and it’s amazing with slave labor can do
Great review, thank you. Really great value for that watch, think I’m gonna get one, waiting to see the other 2 color choices though.
Not good that I’ve discovered your channel, I want to buy everything you’ve reviewed so far! You’re the next TGV! The bracelet looks a wee bit like the Helm one. Great video.
I purchased one of the other Phoibos divers because of your video. Looks like you have done it again! Good job.
I just bought this watch thanks to your review!! It's amazing!
Wow another great review I Love Everything about this timepiece. Will be ordering mine soon 😎
That's a solid piece from Phoibos.. pretty impressed actually.
Great watch review. Keep up the great work.
I just got a Wavemaster in blue which looks amazing with the orange second hand and orange numbers around the face. Had to have a watchmaker size the bracelet for me because those little screw pins were impossible to remove. Great bang for your buck watch that feels incredibly well made.
Just got the wave master today....very nice!
The first time I seen this piece on Arons channel I had it bought in under 5 minutes bit of an impulse buy but could you blame me what a beauty! And for €199 on the Europe site, sapphire crystal, ar coating, the beautiful dial, ceramic bezel and the lume! How could I go wrong, reminds me of the Helm venuatu a bit 😊
I love this watch because it slightly reminds me of the Tudor Black Bay and it's my favourite watch. Great video!!
Great review as always.
Thanks for the great video. What size screwdriver did you find works with the bracelet screws?
Love your channel! U always have the most interesting watches at great prices! I just bought my first Vostok and it’s worth so much more than I paid for it ! It looks nice on the wrist and I’m glad I got the information on the wobbly crown or I would have thought it was broken, anyway your channel is my favorite and now with this video I somehow gotta inform the wife that I need another watch because I watched just one more watch lol !
How great is this reviewer and channel? Silky smooth presentation style. Love or loathe the watches, you can’t deny that the videos are massively watchable and cover all the bases to help you make an informed decision. Snobbery free. Perfection. Keep up the great work
Thanks for the kind words!
I just got mine today! I'm very impressed, this timepiece is superb! Everything you need on a watch this piece has it; sapphire crystal, engineered bracelet, ceramic bezel, handwinding and hackable, and super bright lume! Can't believe this watch is less than $300! 😳😎
Mine arrived today, very impressed, wears waaayy better than expected for its dimensions and build is excellent thus far.
Everything lines up, bracelet sized to my wrist perfectly. A few weeks will tell how this goes.
nathan fagan After 6 months, how is it?
@@Ynsaniac It was good, one thing I did notice though was that when I attempted to swap the bracelet for a NATO the case finishing between the lugs was very poor. I've turned into a massive Seiko-phile now though and have a 6309-7040, Turtle and 7002-7000. I need neither the SKX or the Phoibos now, but I'd still have another Phoibos in spite of the minor issue with mine. (Changed my account btw, hence different name).
Phoibos then Helm...ever since I started watching your show those are the most beautiful
Absolutely best Phoibos yet!! Thanks for introducing me to the brand Jody!! Great review as always, and huge congratulations on 10k subs man!! :)
Thanks Aron! And agree, best Phoibos so far. Haven't taken it off yet.
Thanks for introducing me to Phoibos. The Wave Master seems to be always on my wrist. It might have just replaced my Vostok Amphibia as my every day watch.
Thanks for the review - I've been looking forward to seeing this one. I'd be keen to see it on some nato straps.
Ok mate, will do the the Part 2.
Great choice of color, looking at their website I would have chosen the same one. I have no experience with Phoibos yet but they look like great watches providing a lot of value for the money. Awesome video as always! All the best, Oleg.
Great review, you have sold me on this 👌 really like this one rather than the sub homage nice watch , think I'd prefer without the date window and maybe the blue dial myself
finally the wavemaster with the octopus on the crown!!!! i got mine yesterday, what a watch!!!
Love the yellow seconds hand and the logo
Great review and I just bought one! Went with the Black (no date) and I can't wait to try some straps on it!
Were you disappointed trying to put that on a different band? I love the watch but it doesn't like anything but the bracelet. I like the bracelet but I had plans that the watch didn't agree with
I got a v2 version recently which had some definite improvements. It's a little different and i didn't take to it at first but over a couple of weeks I have come to like it a lot. Overall build quality and finish for the price is great.
I keep buying all steel homages or a little different like Seiko 55 Fathoms, SKX's, Casio Duro and then a few of the Swiss Big Boys. I like this wave pattern Seamasteresque, 6 o'clock date, the polish and bezel, 42m about max for me. Good to know there's a distributor in States, never ordered from China. Great vid, Jody.
I've been looking for a new affordable diver for a while now, this one looks like a real contender.
Love the look without the crownguards.
Great that they're shipping in the EU as well.
My Wave Master had one flaw. The case back sand blast was slightly flawed with some bald spots. I asked for a replacement case back but none were available. They offered to refund 40 USD which I accepted. They were stand up with great customer service....love the watch and would buy again!!!
A lot of watch for for less than $250. Looking forward for the comparison against the SKX. One more watch for the buying list of the year, thank you for the review!
Great review as always. Was looking at one of these today at LongIslandwatch. Didn't realize it, just can't do a chinese watch though.
I agree - a great set of specs for the price and overall very nicely done. A lot to like here. My gripes though : 15mm thick is too thick, bracelet looks a bit chunky without a taper and my own personal bugbear - I need a day/date. Still happy with the Orient Mako 2 myself then.
Finally a more original design. Looks good. I'm starting to get tempted ...
I've loved these budget divers since your first review of the brand. Very happy they have replaced the company name on the face with the king octopus logo. Makes the entire timepiece look much classier imo. Definitely looking to pick one of these up. Looking forward to the skx007 battle.
for that price point I think I'm going to get myself one, but I might just wait for the second part of the review before I do.
Pictures definitely dont do this beauty justice! Im thinking about the blue one with no date. I ordered py007a (green sub homage) but it hasn't shown up in the mail yet im excited to see the quality first hand! Love your videos
Very, very tempting!!
It's weird man there have been so many new good youtubers that review watches for the normal masses while some other ones went a little power happy. Keep it up. I got the Phoibos ceramic I love it now I have to get this one. I also ordered a tissell . Should I sell my ceramic keep the tissell and order this new Phoibos.
Dirty Ribz my .02:
Not an homage guy so at best keep the tissel and sell your old phoibos. Although tissel is going to have a better resale price as they are harder to acquire.
If were me, dump all homages and buy original or at least inspired designs.
Mate, I would wait until the Tissell arrives, then probably sell the ceramic and buy the Wave Master. Leave me a comment/email about Tissell v Phoibos Ceramic please! Love to hear a direct comparison.
I have the same watch you reviewed and it´s a wonderful watch.
Master Jody, do you have a non edited/wrist shot pic of the wave master mother of pearl? I'm very interested to buy it
Who will win? The Phoibos or the SKX? After i saw your video i guess it will be very close for the SKX. This will be an exciting race. I al looking forward for it. Thank you.
Like the Phoibos brand. They seem to produce good stuff after all I've seen from them. This one has a very clean looking dial btw.
I've been waiting for that watch to come out for a while now. I kept trying to preorder, but it was never available.
I've been really in love with your Channel ever since I found it, you definitely play a large role in redirecting money out of my wallet :D
Dang that is SHARP! Sad to say I spent most of my christmas money already (My second Vostok) so I'll have to save a bit for this. Good stuff, JOMW... I love this channel.
this one has a vibe to it similar to the traska freediver and some squale mixed in and thats why im really tempted now ...damn
The green one is the one to have. So Awesome
Hallo just one more watch.
sorry my English is not so good Which clock would they buy for everyday life
Phoibos wafemaster or spinnaker croft?
Thanks
Very good video just subscribed.... watch looks excellent for value, is that Seiko movement hacking and hand winding ?
Yes mate, NH35/36 hack and hand wind. This one is running about 6s/d slow, which is fine. Cheers!
Lovely looking watch and am almost tempted, but was wondering whether or not it would look too small on my 7.75 inch wrist?
Fantastic review as always!! 👍
by the way, any plan to review the upcoming Reef Master, which i liked it more than Wave Master from their project pictures some times ago. I was very close to pre-order a blue one not for the date window, which sucks - black font on white background?! I suggested them to offer a no-date edition but finally they don’t.
Love the new design but really looking forward to their Reef Master. Double dome crystal and cushion case, yes please!
Maybe replacing my skx007 as my daily do it all watch.
I like the date at the bottom. Doesn't get in the way like the 3 o'clock position.
Hello. What is the brand and model of your watch winder?
Been waiting for this one!
It is v good, Bryan. Niggle about the screw pin, but generally very impressive watch. Big one though at 42mm and 199g. Cheers!
Was looking at the blue version but seeing the black may have changed my mind, having said that green is my favourite colour! so not sure what to do.
Mine is arriving tomorrow. Can't wait!
Enjoy Logan! just be careful with those screw pins.....
Just One More Watch Sure Thing. I was breaking into a sweat trying to re-size my Seiko SARB033 pin and collar system but managed it. Oh and I adjusted the strap of a recently acquired Seiko SCED019 Giugiaro chronograph. It had discs, hinges & pins!😅
I think it will wear very well on my 8” wrist. Waiting for my Mon Dragon, Angel Falls which I will probably sell to buy this watch.
anyone know if there are aftermarket parts or seiko mods that would fit this one? mostly bezels and bezel insterts
Oof that chapter ring and dial is perfect, another one added to the to get list
Now that looks very nice, I think it would look great on a black waffle style strap! Great looking watch, looking forward to the head to head.
Mate, I might do a strap fashion show then in the next vid. Cheers!
Very good looking watch
My New Years resolutions was not to buy another watch this year, as 22 watches in enough! Uh oh....
Mate! That is good going. I blame these damned TH-cam guys.....
Christopher Taylor I know the feeling I’m not far behind with 18! It’s hard to keep telling the wife I need another watch lol I now start the conversation by saying..... I know I have a lot of watches but I found a deal I can’t pass up! She usually rolls her eyes and asks how much it’s gonna cost. Lol I have a great wife lol
You, sir, are in my black book! Thanks to you, I now own two Phoibos watches, a green dial Great White and a blue dial Wavemaster. Overall, I think I like the Wavemaster the best. I would subscribe to your channel but then I would probably buy "just one more watch" until I was bankrupt!
First chinese watch that I consider interesting! Good work Phoibos!.
i love it, i will buy the green dial
good looking watch, and at a cracking price!
Absolutely beautiful!
Lovely watch for the money cool t shirt .
I hate the snobbery we are used to with "Made in China" there are good Chinese companies out there such as Lenovo, Huawei and One Plus that made excellent products for good value. Phoibos are heading in the right direction and with a Seiko movement inside you can't go wrong, really tempted but I need to stop buying watches, I have been giving a few watches away to my nephews because I have a problem.
And they are using an iPhone lol
From what I've read, Seagull (another chinese company) makes the best budget skeleton watch as well. They make some nice looking good quality watches for their price point.
Sorry Faisal, China has fully earned it's poor reputation. Reputations aren't earned by the best you have done but by the crap you do.
I agree sir. Many good offerings are coming out of China. If we blame the "People" as a whole for every failed unit or garbage item that comes out of China, we are just as bad. Look at Chevrolet and other car makers selling garbage. They have to KNOW that they are! Sure, China sells some junk, because, like it would be here, without laws, no one makes them sell good products. that said, many new and old company's from China make great things and sell them proudly. Lets do not lump them all as "China" and cry fowl or we are just as bad. I accidentally bought the Quartz version of Phoibos and it is BEAUTIFUL ! I like everything about it, the finish, the feel, the weight, all but quartz and that is my fault. I guess when price shopping, I missed the part about it being quarrts. Still, it is a fantastic watch for that ? $110 I think. Oh, first watch I own with blue lume.
I think this is my next watch! What a beaut!
Just bought one for £170 new on ebay , didnt have time to research as auction was ending ,just impulse buy ,but so far looks good.
Thanks for the review. Everything looks good. My only problem is the big logo. It looks like a big Rorschach test. Best, Anders.
Hey Anders! I like the occy, looks a bit Spectre-ish. And I'm planning on some SKX mods so have been watching your videos for tips. Cheers!
Just One More Watch excellent! I look forward seeing what you come up with for the SKX :)
Picked this model up in the Black Friday sale for all of £165. I wanted a decently powered diver style and I'd been eyeing up an SKX for months.
Your review sold this to me, that and its original and has a hefty engineer bracelet.
Have a good look at it before peeling the stickers, and be careful with the bracelet screws!
@@JustOneMoreWatch Thanks mate, I don't expect perfection. But I'll double check the QC before I make her a keeper.
Keep up the good work mate, you're hitting a real niche with this channel. You're not afraid to showcase Chinese made stuff and that's a really good thing.
@@JustOneMoreWatch Word to the wise and an update on my purchase, loving the piece fits me perfectly, bracelet is comfortable and has a lot of sizing options with the extra holes on the clasp and plenty of links.
Time keeping is absolutely amazing and is marginally better than my Armida which had an NH35 in it too.
I did have one screw in a link slowly work its way out on the second day of wearing it, but I didn't check the tension on these, if you're buying one then CHECK THE SCREWS. but be careful not to cross thread or over tension.
Secondly, I tried to put a different strap onto this and when I removed the bracelet I noticed the machining/polishing on the case under the solid end links is really poor. It has been polished but the machining grooves are still present and visible when taking a close look. Not a deal breaker as I love the engineer bracelet on this anyway.
Lastly, I'm in the UK but bought this off the Chinese site as they were OOS on the EU site. Price was comparable and shipping not too bad either, however I then got a £51 charge from good old TNT for watch that only cost ~£160. This is to be expected but not an insignificant amount.
Hello JOMW, With the bracelet you mentioned it is a little tinny, is it possible to change the bracket out for another after market one or Is it not worth doing ? What do you think? If you remember I bought a PX002c last year and the bracelet was easy to remove links. ⌚️⏱
Hey Bob! Just taken the bracelet off, easy to remove. TBH the stock bracelet is fine. Better than fine. Just be careful with the screw pins. Cheers!
Where can I buy this watch?? Can't find it on eBay or Amazon
Any coupons? Ready to order with a coupon, hope it is half as good, as i think, will be amazed.
I have the blue version and it's a brilliant watch, very high quality and the bracelet is superb. Definitely worth the £200 I paid and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a fairly unique design watch....👍👍👍
My SKX013 turned out to be a complete lemon in the first month of ownership. Day one the bezel would bind up to the point I couldn't turn it anymore, about a month in (by the way I had sent it away to Seiko hoping they could help which they didn't after having the watch for 2+ weeks) it stopped keeping time. 2 days in a row it was falling behind by 7 minutes (prior to noticing this it was behind by over a day (yes I'm still not in the habit of checking my watch over my phone). Last thing that happened is I took it off and left it at home while I went to school in for 6hrs while waiting for a response from the seller, and I came home to find the watch stopped. Luckily the seller after hearing me complain for the last time sent me a replacement that will be arriving tomorrow. BUT I've learned my lesson with Seiko and I don't think I'll buy one ever again or at least not without seeing the watch first.
So, I have to purchase a very small screw to adjust the links?
Hey, what size/type screwdriver did you use to resize the links? I can’t get a single one of my precision screwdrivers to work with the tiny screw pins, thanks!
+Howard Sweeny hey mate! Tiny aren't they!? I used a Stanley from a fairly cheap six pack of small screwdrivers I have.
The screw pins are the only real flaw with this watch; they should be machined to a high standard. I took mine to a jeweler to properly size. The indices could be slightly larger and the octopus logo on the face could be a bit smaller. No Seiko watch comes close for the money!
My problem with this watch is the bezel, the lack of minute or second markings really lessens the functionality of the bezel.
Love it. Band reminiscent of Helm Vanuatu. Nice ceramic bezel and bezel edge. Good hands.
JOMW----tops TGV! Keep up the good stuff! :)
Thanks mate! Helm Vanuatu is incoming for review. Maybe I'll do a three way battle?
What is that case thing that you put your watches in?
Yep, they did a great job. Its a beaut