Which is cheaper, the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $2,930 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde — a $2,531 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Zelos Swordfish Field 38 wears larger at 38mm versus 29.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde — a 8.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde run compared to the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde runs a manual caliber (Alpha | manual), while the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die FuchsteufelswildevsZelos Swordfish Field 38

Q: Which has better water resistance, the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is rated to 200m versus 30m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde.

Q: Which has a longer power reserve, the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Zelos Swordfish Field 38 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 43 hours hours on the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde.

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

475

MSRP $2,930

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

swordfish-field-38mm-bronze-burnt-orange

MSRP $399

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde29.5mm

Swordfish Field 3838mm

Power Reserve

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde43 hoursh

Swordfish Field 3840h

Water Resistance

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde30m

Swordfish Field 38200m

MSRP

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde$2,930

Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Gold

Bronze

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Alpha | manual

Seiko NH35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

43 hoursh

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,930

$399

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NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde is praised for its bold yet wearable color composition, featuring a lavender dial with a coppery/golden sub-dial, beige text, and a sky-blue seconds hand. Owners appreciate the classic, elegant, and compact dimensions of the Tetra line. One owner expressed a desire for the recessed sub-dial found on other models. Overall, reviewers and owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde highly for its unique and well-executed color palette.

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Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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