Monterey Watch Co. Capo D'AcquavsZelos Swordfish 3

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Measurements
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Capo D'Acqua

Swordfish 3
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Thickness
13.2mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$309
lowest
$399
Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH35
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Monterey Watch Co. Capo D'Acqua owners widely praise its value, solid build quality, and the hands-on customer service provided by the brand's owner, who assembles and ships watches himself. One owner successfully regulated the Seiko NH35 movement to run accurately, and the watch features a sapphire crystal, a steel bracelet, and a 200m water resistance rating. The olive green bezel insert and rose gold accents are noted as attractive purchase drivers, with the watch measuring approximately 48mm lug-to-lug and considered an affordable buy, especially with discounts. Overall, owners rate the Monterey Watch Co. Capo D'Acqua highly for its excellent value and personalized customer service.
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.
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