Which is cheaper, the Akrone C-03 CTL or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 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 Field 38?

The Akrone C-03 CTL wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Akrone C-03 CTL or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Akrone C-03 CTL.

What movement does the Akrone C-03 CTL run compared to the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Akrone C-03 CTL uses the Soprod P024 and the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Akrone C-03 CTLvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Akrone C-03 CTL

MSRP $458

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Zelos Swordfish Field 38

MSRP $399

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-03 CTL41mm

Swordfish Field 3838mm

Power Reserve

C-03 CTL38h

Swordfish Field 38—

Water Resistance

C-03 CTL100m

Swordfish Field 38200m

MSRP

C-03 CTL$458

Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Bronze

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Soprod P024

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$458

$399

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