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Timefactors PRS-29AvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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PRS-29A
TimefactorsPRS-29A
MSRP $544
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399
What people say

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Timefactors PRS-29A

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-29A for its excellent value, faithful reissue design, and compact 36mm case. The manual-wind ETA 2801-2 movement, 100m water resistance, and anti-magnetic properties are frequently highlighted as functional strengths, making it a popular grab-and-go or travel watch. Some owners note the shiny hands can blend into the dial, and one owner reports accuracy around +5 seconds per day. A desire for a screw-down crown for enhanced water resistance and poor lume are also mentioned. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-29A highly for its historical accuracy and robust build at its price point.

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.

From video reviewers

The dial's striking visual element is a consistent highlight. The lume is also praised. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PRS-29A36mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
PRS-29A
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
PRS-29A100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
PRS-29A$544
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze
Lume
SuperLuminova C3
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2801-2
NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$544
$399
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