Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $1,999 for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE — a $1,600 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE wears larger at 43mm versus 38mm for the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is rated to 200m versus 30m for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Swordfish Field 38.

What movement does the CIGA Design GILDED AGE run compared to the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design GILDED AGE uses the CD-04-S and the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

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CIGA Design GILDED AGEvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

CIGA Design GILDED AGE

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MSRP $1,999

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

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MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GILDED AGE43mm

Swordfish Field 3838mm

Power Reserve

GILDED AGE41h

Swordfish Field 3840h

Water Resistance

GILDED AGE30m

Swordfish Field 38200m

MSRP

GILDED AGE$1,999

Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Gilded Age

Bronze

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,999

$399

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