Which is cheaper, the Resco SP Field Watch - Stainless (Polished/Blasted) or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $1,305 for the Resco SP Field Watch - Stainless (Polished/Blasted) — a $906 gap before any retailer discounting.

What movement does the Resco SP Field Watch - Stainless (Polished/Blasted) run compared to the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Resco SP Field Watch - Stainless (Polished/Blasted) uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

Resco SP Field Watch - Stainless (Polished/Blasted)vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Resco SP Field Watch - Stainless (Polished/Blasted)

MSRP $1,305

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Zelos Swordfish Field 38

MSRP $399

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The measurements

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SP Field Watch - Stainless (Polished/Blasted)

Swordfish Field 38

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

46mm

n/a

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

12mm

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

200m

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$1,305

$399

lowest

Movement

What drives the hands.

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Spec

SP Field Watch - Stainless (Polished/Blasted)

Swordfish Field 38

Case

2 specs

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Bronze

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,305

$399

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