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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsSeiko 5 Sports SNXS series

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Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499
5 Sports SNXS series
Seiko5 Sports SNXS series
MSRP $415

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Power Reserve
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Water Resistance
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
5 Sports SNXS series100m
MSRP
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499
5 Sports SNXS series$415

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
44mm
37.4mm
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
44.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Tantalum LE
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$415

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What people say

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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its attractive sunburst dials, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the stock bracelet as a significant weakness, often described as jangly, hair-pulling, and difficult to adjust, with a flimsy clasp. The Hardlex crystal is noted as being prone to scratching, and the caseback is described as thick, contributing to a bulky appearance. Accuracy with the movement is reported to be variable, ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds per day to +/- 20 seconds or more, and the movement itself lacks hacking and hand-winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning dials and value, despite significant criticisms of its bracelet and movement limitations.

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