Which is cheaper, the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

At MSRP the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) is the cheaper of the two at $225, against $499 for the Zelos Blacktip 41 — a $274 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) wears larger at 44mm versus 41mm for the Zelos Blacktip 41 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) is rated to 2000m versus 200m for the Zelos Blacktip 41.

What movement does the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) run compared to the Zelos Blacktip 41?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) uses the Seiko NH35 and the Zelos Blacktip 41 uses the Miyota 9015.

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Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)vsZelos Blacktip 41

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Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)

6009

MSRP $225

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Zelos Blacktip 41

MSRP $499

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sub Diver 44mm (6009)44mm

Blacktip 4141mm

Power Reserve

Sub Diver 44mm (6009)—

Blacktip 41—

Water Resistance

Sub Diver 44mm (6009)2,000m

Blacktip 41200m

MSRP

Sub Diver 44mm (6009)$225

Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

44mm

41mm

Thickness

17.1mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.8mm

41mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Finish

316L stainless steel

—

Water Resistance

2000m

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Teal

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9015

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$225

$499

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