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Lum-Tec Solar MarinevsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solar Marine39mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Solar Marine40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Solar Marine300m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Solar Marine$463
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
38mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$399

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What people say

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Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

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.

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