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Seiko Essentials ChronographvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $415
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Chronograph40mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Chronograph40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Essentials Chronograph100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Essentials Chronograph$415
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8T63
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$399

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Chronograph for its beauty and comfort at its price point, with one owner noting the 41mm case wore smaller than expected and appreciated the lightweight feel for active wear. A specific concern raised by one owner is the potential for the orange stripe on the stopwatch button to expand and detach in heat. Opinions on the dark greenish dial are mixed, with one owner preferring a black dial while another was drawn to the subtle green effect. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and wearability at its accessible price.

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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