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Lum-Tec Solar MarinevsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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

Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solar Marine39mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Solar Marine40h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
Solar Marine300m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
Solar Marine$463
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
41mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
MOP

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$499

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What people say

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Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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