Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive WatchvsZelos Swordfish 40mm SS (Ceramic Case)

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch at true scale

Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch

Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS (Ceramic Case) at true scale

Swordfish 40mm SS (Ceramic Case)

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

46mm

Thickness

11.9mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$480

$449

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.95mm
12mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
black
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
$449
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Reviews

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Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch

Owners report the Aigi Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch offers decent specifications for its $199 price point. However, one owner noted weak lume and poor alignment of hands, indices, and bezel on their unit, though the brand facilitated a quick replacement. Another owner expressed uncertainty about the watch's quality due to a scarcity of online reviews. Some find the 41mm case, 49mm lug-to-lug, and 22mm lugs to be chunky. Overall, owners find the Aigi Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch to be a value proposition despite some quality control concerns and sizing considerations.

Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS (Ceramic Case)

The Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS (Ceramic Case) is widely regarded as an exceptional value dive watch, with reviewers and owners highlighting its textured sandwich dial, ceramic bezel insert, and sapphire crystal. Owners praise its comfortable fit due to the 40mm case size, depth, and short lug-to-lug distance. One owner specifically appreciates the full lume dial. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and offers 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS (Ceramic Case) highly for its impressive features and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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