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Sinn 103 St DIAPALvsZelos Swordfish 3

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103 St DIAPAL
Sinn103 St DIAPAL
MSRP $4,320
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
103 St DIAPAL41mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
103 St DIAPAL48h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
103 St DIAPAL200m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
103 St DIAPAL$4,320
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
17mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Anthracite
Bronze
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
LJP 8000
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
28
25
Complications
GMT, Date, Chronograph, Pilot's Bezel
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,320
$399

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What people say

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Sinn 103 St DIAPAL

Owners widely praise the Sinn 103 St DIAPAL for its robust, Germanic design, legible dial, and functional combination of a chronograph and countdown bezel, all offered at a strong value compared to other classic chronographs. The tall, domed acrylic crystal is a favored feature for its warm look and impact resistance, and the polished stainless steel case is preferred by some over a matte finish. The watch meets DIN standards for anti-magnetic, water, and shock resistance, with low-pressure resistance. Some owners note the Sinn 103 St DIAPAL is thick, though its wearability is considered good even on smaller wrists. Availability in the US market without retail distribution is a noted concern for some. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 103 St DIAPAL highly for its rugged tool-watch functionality and distinctive vintage-inspired aesthetic at a competitive price.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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