Which is cheaper, the Svalbard Arctic or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

At MSRP the Svalbard Arctic is the cheaper of the two at $155, against $399 for the Zelos Swordfish 3 — a $244 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Svalbard Arctic or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Zelos Swordfish 3 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Svalbard Arctic.

What movement does the Svalbard Arctic run compared to the Zelos Swordfish 3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Svalbard Arctic uses the Seiko NH34 and the Zelos Swordfish 3 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Svalbard ArcticvsZelos Swordfish 3

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MSRP $155

MSRP $399

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic40mm

Swordfish 340mm

Power Reserve

Arctic—

Swordfish 3—

Water Resistance

Arctic100m

Swordfish 3200m

MSRP

Arctic$155

Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Bronze

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH34

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$155

$399

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