Which is cheaper, the Raven Custom 38mm or the Zelos Nova 37?

At MSRP the Raven Custom 38mm is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $899 for the Zelos Nova 37 — a $449 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Raven Custom 38mm or the Zelos Nova 37?

The Raven Custom 38mm wears larger at 38mm versus 37mm for the Zelos Nova 37 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Raven Custom 38mm or the Zelos Nova 37?

The Raven Custom 38mm is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Zelos Nova 37.

What movement does the Raven Custom 38mm run compared to the Zelos Nova 37?

The Raven Custom 38mm runs a automatic caliber (NH35), while the Zelos Nova 37 runs a manual (ETA 7001).

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Raven Custom 38mm

MSRP $450

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MSRP $899

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13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Custom 38mm38mm

Nova 3737mm

Power Reserve

Custom 38mm—

Nova 3740h

Water Resistance

Custom 38mm100m

Nova 3750m

MSRP

Custom 38mm$450

Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Salmon

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

NH35

ETA 7001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

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40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$450

$899

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