San Martin Compressor DivervsZelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special

Compressor Diver
San MartinCompressor Diver

Ref. san-martin-42mm-compressor-diver-watch-sn0066·MSRP $273

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

San Martin Compressor Diver at true scale

Compressor Diver

Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special at true scale

Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

n/a

12mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$273

lowest

$349

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273
$349
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Reviews

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San Martin Compressor Diver

Owners praise the San Martin Compressor Diver as a favorite with a retro diver character, and one notes the big numerals grow on them, though they regret the original black dial didn't sell better. One owner reports timekeeping of only about 20 seconds gained every 12 days under daily wear with the NH35 movement, which is a strong result for an automatic. Weaker points include lume that one owner finds much weaker than expected for the brand, and a lollipop seconds hand that another considers oversized against the dial. Overall, owners rate the Compressor Diver well for its retro homage character and accuracy, with lume the most notable drawback.

Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special for its gorgeous appearance and excellent build quality, with one owner noting the superb sandblasting on the case and its suitability as a field watch with a sapphire crystal and screw-down crown. However, some owners feel the dial is not as advertised, and one owner reported sharp edges on the case and bracelet. One owner also anticipates the sandblasted finish may show shiny marks from wear over time. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special highly for its striking aesthetics and robust construction, despite some concerns about the dial's accuracy to advertising and potential wear marks on the finish.

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