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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsSeiko Astron

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Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Astron41.2mm
Power Reserve
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
Astron100m
MSRP
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499
Astron$2,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
41.2mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
14mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Tantalum LE
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
3X62
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
25
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$2,200

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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 Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular time-telling technology, GPS time sync, and grab-and-go convenience, with many calling it the best watch they have ever owned. Reviewers and owners highlight the well-managed dial detail, textured hour markers, and high-contrast edges, as well as the well-finished case and bracelet. Some find the lightweight titanium build and quick bracelet adjustment contribute to comfortable wearability. Accuracy is noted as +/- 15 seconds per month without GPS, though the autonomous quartz movement can be easily reset by looking at the sky. Criticisms include DST not being automatically implemented, recessed buttons requiring a sharp object for adjustment, and sparse lume with no 12 o'clock marker. Some owners feel the price point is too expensive for its aesthetic appeal. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Astron highly for its advanced time-telling technology and convenient features.

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