Side by side

Oceanica Watch Co. BarracudavsZelos Nova 37

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

Barracuda
Oceanica Watch Co.Barracuda
MSRP $300
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda

Owners widely praise the Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda's gilt relief dial with negative printing as stunning. One owner notes the watch runs at approximately +1 second per day. Another owner reports a case height of 11.5mm. Some in the community criticize the Barracuda's design for being heavily inspired by another watch, with comments on the dial waves not reaching the edge and the case and bezel resembling a lower-cost alternative. On balance, owners rate the Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda highly for its striking dial design at the price.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Barracuda41mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Barracuda
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Barracuda200m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Barracuda$300
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
12.5mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Salmon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH35
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$899
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda vs Zelos Nova 37 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.