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Vaer RS1 Rally ChronographvsZelos Swordfish 3

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RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Cream
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$399

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What people say

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Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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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