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Praesidus Desert FieldvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Desert Field40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
34mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$399

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What people say

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Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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