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Boldr The VogelkopvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Vogelkop40mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
The Vogelkop40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
The Vogelkop200m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
The Vogelkop$449
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Vogelkop Superb
Bronze
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$399

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What people say

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Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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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