San Martin Compressor DivervsZelos Swordfish 3

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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 3 at true scale

Swordfish 3

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

n/a

12mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$273

lowest

$399

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273
$399
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 3

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its exceptional value, with many highlighting the textured sandwich dial and the surprisingly good bracelet. The watch's 40mm case dimensions are considered fine for wearability, and its titanium construction contributes to a compact and comfortable feel. Some owners appreciate the unique appeal of specific dials, such as the teal or yellow Timascus variants. One reviewer noted sharp bracelet edges and legibility issues in bright light on a specific variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its strong value proposition and fun design elements at its price point.

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