Which is cheaper, the Core Timepieces The River Watch or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $540 for the Core Timepieces The River Watch — a $141 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Core Timepieces The River Watch or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Core Timepieces The River Watch wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Core Timepieces The River Watch or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Core Timepieces The River Watch is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Zelos Swordfish Field 38.

What movement does the Core Timepieces The River Watch run compared to the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Core Timepieces The River Watch uses the Seiko NH34A and the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Core Timepieces The River Watch

MSRP $540

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MSRP $399

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The River Watch42mm

Swordfish Field 3838mm

Power Reserve

The River Watch—

Swordfish Field 3840h

Water Resistance

The River Watch300m

Swordfish Field 38200m

MSRP

The River Watch$540

Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Bronze

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH34A

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$399

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