Orient Sports DivervsZelos 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.

Orient Sports Diver at true scale

Sports Diver

Zelos Swordfish 3 at true scale

Swordfish 3

Diameter

43.6mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

50h

n/a

MSRP

$745

$399

lowest

Movement

Orient F6724

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.6mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Orient F6724
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
50h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$745
$399
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Reviews

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

Orient Sports Diver

Owners widely praise the Orient Sports Diver for its stylish appearance and value, with one owner selecting it over microbrands for its in-house movement and original design. The starburst blue dial and pebble-like design are noted as attractive features. Some find the watch too large and thick, and one owner considers the black lume inadequate for diving. The in-house Cal.F6N42 movement is not the most accurate, and a minor criticism is the lack of a lumed pip on the bezel's zero marker. Overall, owners rate the Orient Sports Diver highly for its stylish appearance and value for money.

From video reviewers

The Orient Star Diver features excellent legibility due to its luminous hands and markers, along with sapphire crystal. The watch has a power reserve indicator.

Zelos Swordfish 3

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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