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Resco Patriot Gen1 (fixed bezel) - StainlessvsZelos Nova 37

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What people say

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Resco Patriot Gen1 (fixed bezel) - Stainless

Owners widely praise the Resco Patriot Gen1 (fixed bezel) - Stainless for its intrinsic toughness, superior underwater usability, and clean, subtle case and dial designs, with the traditional diver look and destro crown option being particular highlights. The domed sapphire crystal and its pelagic blue hue are also noted positives, alongside a smooth, grippy 120-click bezel action and lume that displays distinct blue and green. Some owners report accuracy ranging from +4/-4 seconds per day to approximately -9 seconds over 7 days, and one enthusiast considers the price of around $2000 for the fixed bezel model without a bracelet to be high. On balance, owners rate the Resco Patriot Gen1 (fixed bezel) - Stainless highly for its robust build and thoughtful design elements like the destro crown.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

From video reviewers

The wafer-thin case and intricate dial textures are standout features. The quality of the stock leather strap is a shared concern. Reviewers differed on whether the 37mm or 38mm case size was more accurate.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Patriot Gen1 (fixed bezel) - Stainless42mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Patriot Gen1 (fixed bezel) - Stainless40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Patriot Gen1 (fixed bezel) - Stainless200m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Patriot Gen1 (fixed bezel) - Stainless$1,955
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,955
$899
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