Which is cheaper, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

At MSRP the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is the cheaper of the two at $398, against $399 for the Zelos Swordfish 3 — a $1 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Zelos Swordfish 3 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Zelos Swordfish 3 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Minus-8 Layer 2.0.

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0vsZelos Swordfish 3

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0

layer-2-0

MSRP $398

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Zelos Swordfish 3

MSRP $399

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Layer 2.042mm

Swordfish 340mm

Power Reserve

Layer 2.0—

Swordfish 3—

Water Resistance

Layer 2.0100m

Swordfish 3200m

MSRP

Layer 2.0$398

Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Bronze

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$398

$399

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