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Praesidus Type H-75vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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

Type H-75
PraesidusType H-75
MSRP $245
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Type H-7539mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Type H-7540h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Type H-75100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Type H-75$245
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$245
$399

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What people say

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Praesidus Type H-75

The Praesidus Type H-75 is praised for its mid-century pilot chronograph style and approachable $245 price point, featuring a utilitarian 38mm stainless steel case with a gear-toothed bezel and an attractive aged dial texture with raised Arabic numerals. However, the "sapphire coated" mineral crystal and divisive mustard-yellow lume on brushed hands are noted drawbacks. One reviewer found the oversized crown made daily winding a tactile pleasure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus Type H-75 highly for its successful capture of vintage pilot chronograph aesthetics at an accessible price.

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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