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Sternglas NaosvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Naos
SternglasNaos
MSRP $323
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos38mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Naos
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Naos50m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Naos$323
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
7.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 714
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$399

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos

The Sternglas Naos is widely praised for its refined daily wearability and Bauhaus design, with owners noting its durable construction, scratchless sapphire crystal, and flawless date mechanism. Reviewers highlight the comfortable and supple bracelet that drapes well and a date window that matches the dial. One owner advises replacing the original tan strap due to a lack of durability. The quartz movement is noted for its accuracy, and the absence of a seconds hand is seen as a unique solution to prevent misaligned markers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Naos highly for its harmonious design and comfortable wear at its price point.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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