Which is cheaper, the Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

At MSRP the Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night is the cheaper of the two at $275, against $399 for the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 — a $124 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Zelos Swordfish Field 38 wears larger at 38mm versus 38mm for the Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night — a 0mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Swordfish Field 38.

What movement does the Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night run compared to the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night uses the Miyota 9039 and the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Forward Watch Co.Stars at Night

MSRP $275

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

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MSRP $399

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Stars at Night38mm

Swordfish Field 3838mm

Power Reserve

Stars at Night42h

Swordfish Field 3840h

Water Resistance

Stars at Night50m

Swordfish Field 38200m

MSRP

Stars at Night$275

Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Aventurine

Bronze

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova BGW9

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$275

$399

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