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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsTissot Telemeter 1938

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

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499
Telemeter 1938
TissotTelemeter 1938
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Telemeter 193842mm
Power Reserve
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Telemeter 193868h
Water Resistance
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
Telemeter 193830m
MSRP
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499
Telemeter 1938$2,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
13.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Tantalum LE
Silver
Indices
Applied
Arabic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Valjoux A05.231
Power Reserve
40h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$2,400

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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.

Tissot Telemeter 1938

The Tissot Telemeter 1938 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired aesthetic, handsome dial finishing, and value as a mechanical chronograph. Owners and reviewers highlight its balanced dial, the "old-looking" vintage logo, and the attractive two-tone dial variations. The Valjoux A05.231 movement is noted for its 68-hour power reserve, though one owner describes its feel as "alive" and "like its engine." The double-sided anti-reflective coating and the way sunlight interacts with the hands are also appreciated. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as being too large for a retro-inspired watch, with many wishing for a smaller option, and its 30-meter water resistance is considered poor. The pusher feel is described as sharp, though slightly stiff, and one reviewer found the Tissot branding on the dial and crown excessive.

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