Which is cheaper, the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $10,611 for the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black — a $10,212 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black run compared to the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black uses the NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre and the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm BlackvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

Q: Which has a longer power reserve, the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black carries a 62-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Swordfish Field 38.

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

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black

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MSRP $10,611

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

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MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black42mm

Swordfish Field 3838mm

Power Reserve

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black62h

Swordfish Field 3840h

Water Resistance

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black200m

Swordfish Field 38200m

MSRP

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black$10,611

Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Bronze

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

62h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$10,611

$399

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Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black is widely praised for its exceptional lightness, with reviewers noting its NORTEQ and carbon composite construction contributing to weights as low as 78 grams, making it comfortable and durable, even on smaller wrists. Owners and reviewers highlight the COSC-certified Kenissi-built NN20/1 movement for its accuracy and robust performance. However, the all-black skeletonized dial is flagged by some for legibility issues, and the black lume is described as "absurdly faint." The watch's asymmetrical dial design and busy aesthetic are points of contention for a few reviewers. Power reserve figures vary across sources, with mentions of 41, 62, and 70 hours. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black for its innovative materials and comfortable, durable build, despite some reservations about dial legibility.

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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