Which is cheaper, the Akrone C-03 CTL or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish 3 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $458 for the Akrone C-03 CTL — a $59 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Akrone C-03 CTL or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Akrone C-03 CTL wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Zelos Swordfish 3 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Akrone C-03 CTL or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Zelos Swordfish 3 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Akrone C-03 CTL.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Akrone C-03 CTL or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Zelos Swordfish 3 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Akrone C-03 CTL.

What movement does the Akrone C-03 CTL run compared to the Zelos Swordfish 3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Akrone C-03 CTL uses the Soprod P024 and the Zelos Swordfish 3 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Akrone C-03 CTLvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Akrone C-03 CTL

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MSRP $458

Zelos Swordfish 3

swordfish-40mm-ss-coal

MSRP $399

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9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-03 CTL41mm

Swordfish 340mm

Power Reserve

C-03 CTL38h

Swordfish 340h

Water Resistance

C-03 CTL100m

Swordfish 3200m

MSRP

C-03 CTL$458

Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Bronze

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Soprod P024

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$458

$399

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