Caravelle Sea Hunter Automatic Watch with Blue Dial #43B178vsZelos Swordfish 40mm Ti

Sea Hunter Automatic Watch with Blue Dial #43B178
CaravelleSea Hunter Automatic Watch with Blue Dial #43B178

Ref. caravelle-sea-hunter-automatic-watch-with-blue-dial-43b178·MSRP $316

Swordfish 40mm Ti
ZelosSwordfish 40mm Ti

Ref. swordfish-40mm-ti-satin-launch-special·MSRP $459

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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.

Caravelle Sea Hunter Automatic Watch with Blue Dial #43B178 at true scale

Sea Hunter Automatic Watch with Blue Dial #43B178

Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti at true scale

Swordfish 40mm Ti

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

n/a

12mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$316

lowest

$459

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
n/a
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$316
$459
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Reviews

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

Caravelle Sea Hunter Automatic Watch with Blue Dial #43B178

Owners widely praise the Caravelle Sea Hunter Automatic Watch with Blue Dial #43B178 as a convincing and honest mechanical dive watch, highlighting its well-proportioned dial writing and integrated date window. The bezel markings and lumed pip draw comparisons to heritage dive watches, and some owners consider it a sufficient diver that fulfills their needs. One reviewer notes the compelling price point of €270, while another views it as a potential modder's dream. The watch is powered by an automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. A point of discussion is the tan lume, which one reviewer finds stylistically debatable compared to white lume. The Caravelle Sea Hunter Automatic Watch with Blue Dial #43B178 is also noted for lacking a rotating bezel, a characteristic typically found on divers. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Caravelle Sea Hunter Automatic Watch with Blue Dial #43B178 for its honest fundamentals and compelling value.

Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti for its comfortable titanium construction, compact size, and short lugs, noting its solid build and value. The full lume dial and bezel insert are highlighted as bright and long-lasting, with the Seiko NH35 movement's crown winding described as smoother than alternatives. Some owners note the bracelet's male end links fit perfectly without play on the 40mm case. One owner found the titanium construction ultimately unsuitable for their preferences. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti highly for its comfortable wearability and impressive lume at its price point.