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Draken Tugela GMTvsZelos Nova 37

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What people say

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Draken Tugela GMT

The watch features superb build and finishing, with substantial lume also noted. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

From video reviewers

The wafer-thin case and intricate dial textures are standout features. The quality of the stock leather strap is a shared concern. Reviewers differed on whether the 37mm or 38mm case size was more accurate.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tugela GMT42mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Tugela GMT
Nova 37
Water Resistance
Tugela GMT300m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Tugela GMT$488
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
14mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$899
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