Flaws? The indices on the face could be a little larger, the hour and minute hands could be a little bit bolder and the 12 o’clock octopus logo on the face could be a little smaller. When compared to this watch, where does the Tudor Black Bay (and other similar very expensive dive watches) really outperform? The Tudor’s 70 hour power reserve and COSC accuracy is superb, but at a price that is at least 14 times higher. Other forms of certification really do not mean much except to very serious divers. Finish, materials, comfort, design and general overall quality are very high in the roughly $229 Wave Master, which is available in black with black bezel, green with black bezel and blue with blue bezel.

All models, except the green, are offered with or without the date window. Green is only offered without the date window, according to the Phoibos website at this time. This watch has been getting lots of press and reviews lately and I can see why. Who else offers a great looking, comfortable, well built and finished, 316L dive watch with engineered bracelet, Seiko or equivalent powered automatic movement with a fully lumed face, ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal and a 300M W/R rating for the price? Check out Phoibos watches! phoiboswatch.com