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Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm GoldvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Gold
NorqainWild ONE Skeleton 42mm Gold
MSRP $20,509
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Gold42mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Gold41h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Gold200m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Gold$20,509
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
18ct 5N Red Gold
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NORQAIN NN08S
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Complications
Skeleton
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$20,509
$399

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What people say

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Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Gold

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Gold is praised for its lightweight, shock-resistant NORTEQ carbon and titanium construction, with one owner highlighting its 64-gram weight and suitability for active wear. Reviewers note its 18k rose-gold case components and an authentic meteorite dial, which is considered visually appealing. The watch is powered by a COSC-certified Kenissi NN20/1 automatic movement, though power reserve figures vary, with one source stating 70 hours and another 41 hours. The watch is limited to 99 pieces and priced at $12,990 USD. Some find the minute markers and black Super-LumiNova difficult to read, and one reviewer suggests revisiting the hand and marker design. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Gold for its innovative materials and distinctive dial, despite minor legibility concerns.

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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