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Lilienthal Berlin Lilienthal 1 – Gold BluevsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Lilienthal Berlin Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue

Owners broadly praise the Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue for its minimalist design, clean dial, and satisfyingly finished hands at a mid-market price, with many noting good weight and lume and appreciating the aesthetic over competitor field-watch styles. Quality and durability opinions split: some owners report top-notch build and excellent timekeeping, while others have experienced failures like crown detachment or case degradation within a year; one owner found the SuperLuminova applied only to hands rather than dial, and another noted the sharp case edges feel uncomfortable. Customer service is inconsistent — some received excellent support and quick shipping with complimentary extras, while others reported significant delays and poor communication. Overall, the Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue resonates with owners seeking minimalist, award-winning design at an accessible price, though build consistency and after-sales support remain pain points.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The dial's striking visual element is a consistent highlight. The lume is also praised. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue42.5mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue50m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue$209
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42.5mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
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
$209
$399
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