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Seiko Prospex Land MechanicalvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Prospex Land Mechanical
SeikoProspex Land Mechanical
MSRP $995
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Land Mechanical39.5mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Land Mechanical72h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Prospex Land Mechanical200m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Prospex Land Mechanical$995
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bronze
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$399

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its unique style, useful day-date complication, and value, with some finding it suitable as a one-watch-for-all-occasions. Accuracy and durability are noted as strengths, with one owner reporting good performance even in water submersion. However, multiple owners criticize its size, with figures around 41mm to 43mm and 14.4mm thickness being flagged as too large and thick for smaller wrists. The Hardlex crystal and a potentially loose inner compass bezel are also points of criticism. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its unique style and value, despite concerns over its substantial dimensions.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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