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Seiko Prospex RotocallvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Prospex Rotocall
SeikoProspex Rotocall
MSRP $550
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Rotocall37mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Rotocall40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Prospex Rotocall100m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Prospex Rotocall$550
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
A824
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$399

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Rotocall

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Rotocall for its charismatic retro design and comfortable 37mm size, with many appreciating its space-faring heritage. However, multiple sources criticize its price point, suggesting it is too high for an all-digital quartz watch with features like a stamped clasp, mineral crystal, and standard quartz movement. Some owners also note drawbacks such as a flimsy battery mount and split pin bracelet construction. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex Rotocall visually appealing and a faithful re-release, but its value proposition is frequently questioned due to its price.

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.

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