Which is cheaper, the Arken ALTERUM or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish 3 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $630 for the Arken ALTERUM — a $231 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Arken ALTERUM or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Zelos Swordfish 3 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Arken ALTERUM — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Arken ALTERUM run compared to the Zelos Swordfish 3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Arken ALTERUM uses the Miyota 9015 and the Zelos Swordfish 3 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Arken ALTERUM

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MSRP $630

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Zelos Swordfish 3

MSRP $399

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ALTERUM38mm

Swordfish 340mm

Power Reserve

ALTERUM—

Swordfish 3—

Water Resistance

ALTERUM200m

Swordfish 3200m

MSRP

ALTERUM$630

Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Bronze

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$630

$399

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