Henry Archer VesterhavvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Henry Archer Vesterhav at true scale

Vesterhav

Zelos Swordfish 3 at true scale

Swordfish 3

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$599

$399

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9015

Seiko NH35

Case

2 specs
Thickness
10.45mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$399
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Henry Archer Vesterhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav for its superb thinness, refined finishing, and gorgeous dials, offering significant value. One owner specifically highlights the stunning pink dial and its appearance on various straps, while another finds no flaws. Reviewers note the watch's stylish execution and solid case finishing for its price point. The Miyota 9039 movement's rotor is audibly noticeable, and the bezel's knurling is described as slippery. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav highly for its excellent value and refined aesthetics.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial execution are consistently praised. The slim profile combined with 200-meter water resistance is a notable strength. Reviewers found no shared weaknesses.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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