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Rolex Submariner DatevsZelos Swordfish 3

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Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399
What people say

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Rolex Submariner Date

Owners widely praise the Rolex Submariner Date for its refined Oyster bracelet and unmatched build quality, with many considering it a versatile "one-watch collection" piece suitable for daily wear. However, some find its polished aesthetic sterile and prefer the cleaner symmetry of the no-date version, while the cyclops magnifier is a point of contention for its functionality versus visual distraction. Accuracy figures for the 3235 movement vary, with some reports of subpar amplitude causing issues, though specific figures are not provided. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Submariner Date highly for its exceptional build quality and versatility as a durable, classic luxury watch.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Submariner Date41mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Submariner Date70h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Submariner Date300m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Submariner Date$11,350
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Oystersteel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Bronze
Indices
Index
Applied
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
3235
NH35
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,350
$399
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