Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $1,499 for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a $1,100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB1405.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB1405 run compared to the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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Astor + Banks AB1405vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

swordfish-field-38mm-bronze-burnt-orange

MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

Swordfish Field 3838mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

Swordfish Field 3840h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

Swordfish Field 38200m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Bronze

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

Seiko NH35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$399

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