Which is cheaper, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the Traska Venturer GMT?

At MSRP the Traska Venturer GMT is the cheaper of the two at $785, against $1,499 for the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) — a $714 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the Traska Venturer GMT?

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Traska Venturer GMT — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the Traska Venturer GMT?

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) is rated to 300m versus 150m for the Traska Venturer GMT.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the Traska Venturer GMT?

The Traska Venturer GMT carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE).

What movement does the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) run compared to the Traska Venturer GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) uses the Seiko NH35 and the Traska Venturer GMT uses the 9075.

Side by side

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsTraska Venturer GMT

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

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

hammerhead-v3-300m-tantalum-limited-edition

MSRP $1,499

Traska Venturer GMT

VNT-GMT-BLK-V6

MSRP $785

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm

Venturer GMT40mm

Power Reserve

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h

Venturer GMT42h

Water Resistance

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m

Venturer GMT150m

MSRP

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Venturer GMT$785

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Tantalum LE

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

9075

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

Complications

None

GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$785

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

Fratello

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