Which is cheaper, the Lum-Tec RPM or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $495 for the Lum-Tec RPM — a $96 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lum-Tec RPM or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Lum-Tec RPM wears larger at 43mm versus 38mm for the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lum-Tec RPM or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Lum-Tec RPM.

What movement does the Lum-Tec RPM run compared to the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Lum-Tec RPM runs a quartz caliber, while the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

Side by side

Lum-Tec RPMvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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

Lum-Tec RPM

rpm-3

MSRP $495

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

swordfish-field-38mm-bronze-burnt-orange

MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

RPM43mm

Swordfish Field 3838mm

Power Reserve

RPM40h

Swordfish Field 3840h

Water Resistance

RPM50m

Swordfish Field 38200m

MSRP

RPM$495

Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

RPM 3

Bronze

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Seiko NH35

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$495

$399

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