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Orient M-Force AC0LvsZelos Swordfish 3

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M-Force AC0L
OrientM-Force AC0L
MSRP $605
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
M-Force AC0L45mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
M-Force AC0L40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
M-Force AC0L200m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
M-Force AC0L$605
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bronze
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6727
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$605
$399

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What people say

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Orient M-Force AC0L

Orient M-Force AC0L owners widely praise its robust build, distinctive neo-retro design, and excellent value, with many highlighting its mirror and satin finishing that enhances its angular case. Reviewers and owners alike commend its modern specifications, including a sapphire crystal and ISO certification for shock resistance and anti-magnetism, positioning it as a durable beater watch. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +3/-2 seconds per day and another noting +12 seconds per day, while some find the stock bracelet's quality and clasp disappointing. Low-light legibility and lume are considered poor by some, and a wobbly crown has been reported by a few owners. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient M-Force AC0L highly for its durable construction and unique design 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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