Quite possibly! A very impressive original offering from Phoibos - $229 Wave Master 

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?

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Would they be considered a microbrand though?

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

Thanks for the kind words!

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.

Thanks Aron! And agree, best Phoibos so far. Haven't taken it off yet.

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).

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.

Ok mate, will do the the Part 2.

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

Mate, I might do a strap fashion show then in the next vid. Cheers!

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.

Thanks mate! Helm Vanuatu is incoming for review. Maybe I'll do a three way battle?

Mate! That is good going. I blame these damned RU-vid 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

Yes mate, NH35/36 hack and hand wind. This one is running about 6s/d slow, which is fine. Cheers!

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 bought mine a month ago and the quality holds up pretty well, what was wrong with yours?

@@thecianinator It's been a long time ago, but I remember the watch face being noticeably off center and the links being pretty shoddy.

@@JEFFKINGS Oh dang. Mine doesn't have those problems, maybe I was just lucky.

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 :)