Oceanica Watch Co. ThreshervsZelos Swordfish 3

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Oceanica Watch Co. Thresher at true scale

Thresher

Zelos Swordfish 3 at true scale

Swordfish 3

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

12mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$300

lowest

$399

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

2 specs
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Special Red
Bronze
Lume
C3 SuperLuminova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$399
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Reviews

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

Oceanica Watch Co. Thresher

Owners widely praise the Oceanica Watch Co. Thresher for its impressive specifications and value, noting its strong lume and sapphire crystal. One owner reports an issue with the internal bezel on the first generation, which could rotate even when the crown was secured. The Oceanica Thresher is priced at $250.00, with some commenters observing that its font on the insert and indices resemble those found on the IWC Aquatimer. Overall, owners rate the Oceanica Watch Co. Thresher highly for its robust specifications and value at its price point.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its exceptional value, with many highlighting the textured sandwich dial and the surprisingly good bracelet. The watch's 40mm case dimensions are considered fine for wearability, and its titanium construction contributes to a compact and comfortable feel. Some owners appreciate the unique appeal of specific dials, such as the teal or yellow Timascus variants. One reviewer noted sharp bracelet edges and legibility issues in bright light on a specific variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its strong value proposition and fun design elements at its price point.