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Lilienthal Berlin Lilienthal 1 – Gold BluevsZelos Swordfish 3

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Lilienthal Berlin Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue

Owners widely report that Lilienthal Berlin Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue offers a minimalist, lower-profile design with a comfortable mesh bracelet, though some find it appears large. The quartz movement is considered decent for the price, and some owners praise the build quality and materials. However, multiple owners criticize the $400 price point as high for a coated case and quartz movement, with some noting machine-stamped dial and hands with unfinished edges. Customer service and order fulfillment are frequently flagged as problematic, with some experiencing significant delays or unresponsiveness. Overall, owners have mixed feelings, with some appreciating the design and perceived quality at the price while others express disappointment and regret, citing issues with finishing and customer support.

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.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue42.5mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue50m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue$189
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$399
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