Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $399 for the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 — a $84 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 38mm for the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 — a 3.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Swordfish Field 38.

What movement does the Seiko Essentials Automatic run compared to the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35 and the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Seiko Essentials AutomaticvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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

Seiko Essentials Automatic

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MSRP $315

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

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MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Swordfish Field 3838mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Automatic41h

Swordfish Field 3840h

Water Resistance

Essentials Automatic100m

Swordfish Field 38200m

MSRP

Essentials Automatic$315

Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Bronze

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

4R35

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$315

$399

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