Which is cheaper, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)?

At MSRP the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $1,499 for the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) — a $1,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)?

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) wears larger at 44mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)?

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm).

What movement does the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) run compared to the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)?

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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MSRP $1,499

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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MSRP $199

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm

Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm

Power Reserve

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h

Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h

Water Resistance

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m

Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m

MSRP

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Tantalum LE

40mm

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$199

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What people say

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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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