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Zelos Swordfish Field 38
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Zelos Swordfish Field 38

40 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Field
MSRP
$399
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is the Glycine Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517 ($1,550) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient FNR1Q003W0 at $155 (vs $399 for the Swordfish Field 38) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Seiko NH35). Stepping up, the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef ($995) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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40 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)

2 variants · A-11
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
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Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (White Canvas - Bonklip)
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Tom Rice (White Canvas - Bonklip)

2 variants · A-11
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
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Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
Praesidusmicro
A-11 Tom RiceA-11

C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina

2 variants · A-11
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$550MSRP
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Boldr Venture
Boldrmicro

Venture

14 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
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Zelos Swordfish 40mm
Zelosmicro

Swordfish 40mm

6 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$349MSRP
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Islander Islander Mitchel Black DLC Automatic Field Watch with Luminous Dial, AR Sapphire Crystal #ISL-83
Islandermicro
Under $50

Islander Mitchel Black DLC Automatic Field Watch with Luminous Dial, AR Sapphire Crystal #ISL-83

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Fleuss 40 Automatic

11 variants · Fleuss
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Swordfish Field 38
BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Staghorn
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Staghorn

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
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Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary
Boldrmicro
Limited Editions

Merlion 50th Anniversary

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
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Zelos Swordfish 40mm Crystallized Titanium Limited Edition
Zelosmicro

Swordfish 40mm Crystallized Titanium Limited Edition

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$899MSRP
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Out of Order 40mm Automatic
Out of Ordermicro
Quaranta

40mm Automatic

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$750MSRP
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Spinnaker Spence 300
Spinnakermicro

Spence 300

11 variants · Spence
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$650MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Glycine Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517
Glycine

Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517

8 variants
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 8927OB
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8927OB

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Glycine Men's Bienne 1914 39mm Automatic Watch GL0336
Glycine

Men's Bienne 1914 39mm Automatic Watch GL0336

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,550MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 5053
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 5053

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 9010
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 9010

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Seiko Alpinist
Seiko
SARB017

Alpinist

Ref. SARB017
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto

4 variants
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
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Yema Pearldiver
Yema

Pearldiver

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$491MSRP
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Seiko Baby Alpinist
Seiko
Prospex Land

Baby Alpinist

3 variants · Prospex Land
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$725MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0576
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0576

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Orient Stretto Date
Orient

Stretto Date

6 variants · Stretto
38.5mm·Automatic
$360MSRP
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Orient Diver Design 40
Orient
AC0Q

Diver Design 40

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 4

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Orient FNR1Q003W0
Orient

FNR1Q003W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$155MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
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Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Reef

5 variants · Trident
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Railmaster Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 38mm
Omega

Seamaster Railmaster Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 38mm

2 variants · Seamaster Railmaster
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$6,400MSRP
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Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
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Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian
Christopher Ward

C65 Dune Aeolian

2 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,415MSRP
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Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
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Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

2 variants · Ref. GL0407
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,850MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Murph
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,045MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Swordfish Field 38
Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

20 variants · Superocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
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DOXA SUB 250T GMT
DOXA

SUB 250T GMT

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·250m WR
$2,790MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Swordfish Field 38
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