Bulova Marine StarvsZelos Swordfish 3

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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.

Bulova Marine Star at true scale

Marine Star

Zelos Swordfish 3 at true scale

Swordfish 3

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Thickness

n/a

12mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

n/a

$399

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$399
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bulova Marine Star

Owners widely praise the Bulova Red Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 98B472 for its solid build quality, well-finished stainless steel case with alternating polished and satin surfaces, and dial depth, offering good value. The 41mm case size is noted as an improvement over previous larger versions, addressing concerns about wearability on smaller wrists. One owner finds the red dial appealing and notes good wearability and accuracy. Overall, owners rate the Bulova Red Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 98B472 highly for its robust construction and improved sizing at the price.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its exceptional value, with many highlighting the textured sandwich dial and the surprisingly good bracelet. The watch's 40mm case dimensions are considered fine for wearability, and its titanium construction contributes to a compact and comfortable feel. Some owners appreciate the unique appeal of specific dials, such as the teal or yellow Timascus variants. One reviewer noted sharp bracelet edges and legibility issues in bright light on a specific variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its strong value proposition and fun design elements at its price point.