Which is cheaper, the Zelos SS Damascus LE or the Sinn U18?

At MSRP the Zelos SS Damascus LE is the cheaper of the two at $799, against $3,488 for the Sinn U18 — a $2,689 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Zelos SS Damascus LE or the Sinn U18?

The Sinn U18 is rated to 2000m versus 300m for the Zelos SS Damascus LE.

What movement does the Zelos SS Damascus LE run compared to the Sinn U18?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Zelos SS Damascus LE uses the Seiko NH35 and the Sinn U18 uses the Sellita SW300-1.

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Zelos SS Damascus LEvsSinn U18

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Zelos SS Damascus LE

MSRP $799

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Sinn U18

U18

MSRP $3,488

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At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SS Damascus LE44mm

U1844mm

Power Reserve

SS Damascus LE—

U1842h

Water Resistance

SS Damascus LE300m

U182,000m

MSRP

SS Damascus LE$799

U18$3,488

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Thickness

13mm

15.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

—

Material

Titanium

high-strength

Finish

—

Water Resistance

300m

2000m

Caseback

—

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

AR Coating

—

Dial Color

SS Damascus LE

Black

Indices

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW300-1

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$799

$3,488

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