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Zelos Helica Moonphase
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Zelos Helica Moonphase

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
39mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Moonphase
MSRP
$1,049
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Zelos Helica Moonphase is the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto ($995) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient Golden Eye II at $315 (vs $1,049 for the Helica Moonphase) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Zelos Aurora Moonphase is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Sellita SW288-1) and moonphase. Stepping up, the DOXA SUB 250T GMT ($2,790) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase
Zelosmicro

Aurora Moonphase

3 variants · Aurora
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$949MSRP
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Boldr Globetrotter GMT
Boldrmicro

Globetrotter GMT

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch
Geckotamicro

Ocean-Scout Dive Watch

5 variants · Ocean-Scout
38.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
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Mühle-Glashütte Teutonia IV BlueMoon
Mühle-Glashüttemicro

Teutonia IV BlueMoon

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,251MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M

5 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$136MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Formex Essence ThirtyNine
Formexmicro

Essence ThirtyNine

17 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,390MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM079VM
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM079VM

7 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$147MSRP
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Loresum LS04
Loresummicro

LS04

5 variants
39.5mm·Automatic
$1,492MSRP
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Boldr Odyssey 40mm
Boldrmicro

Odyssey 40mm

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$799MSRP
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Boldr Odyssey Freediver
Boldrmicro

Odyssey Freediver

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$649MSRP
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Orient Star M34 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Orient Star

M34 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase

Ref. RE-AY0202A
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,750MSRP
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Phoibos Voyager
Phoibosmicro

Voyager

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants · Ref. H32515135
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
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Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variants · Urban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants · Ref. H32265101
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300
Christopher Ward
Atoll

C60 Atoll 300

Ref. C60-40ADA31S00W1-B0
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,320MSRP
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Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian
Christopher Ward

C65 Dune Aeolian

4 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,335MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

 
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,400MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle Open Heart
Tissot

Le Locle Open Heart

 
39.3mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Pro 300

3 variants · Trident
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

7 variants · Ref. H38425120
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
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Yema Flygraf Pilot
Yema

Flygraf Pilot

2 variants · Flygraf
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Orient Golden Eye II
Orient

Golden Eye II

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
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Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto

 
41.5mm·Automatic
$450MSRP
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Citizen Collection Mechanical White Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet NB1050-59A
Citizen

Collection Mechanical White Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet NB1050-59A

Ref. NB1050-59A
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

 
38.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$440MSRP
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Citizen Automatic Open Heart
Citizen

Automatic Open Heart

Ref. NH9131
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Seiko Seiko HDB GMT
Seiko
HDB001J

Seiko HDB GMT

2 variants
39.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$409MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Citizen Tsuyosa 60
Citizen

Tsuyosa 60

3 variants · Tsuyosa
40mm·Automatic
$431MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
38.7/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$415MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variants · Rallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.

DOXA SUB 250T GMT
DOXA

SUB 250T GMT

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·250m WR
$2,790MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer
TAG Heuer

Carrera Astronomer

Ref. WBX2110.BA0044
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow
Christopher Ward

C1 Moonglow

Ref. C01-40AMP2-S00K0-B1
40.5mm·Automatic
$3,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Ming 37.05 Lunatic
Ming

37.05 Lunatic

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Longines CONQUEST
Longines

CONQUEST

7 variants · Ref. L3.720.4.02.6
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
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Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,490MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher Ward

C1 Jump Hour Mk V

3 variants · Ref. C01-39AJH4-S00B0-B1
39mm·Automatic
$3,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Fortis Vagabond V-40
Fortis

Vagabond V-40

3 variants · Vagabond
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,480MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Calendar Stainless Steel

3 variants · Master Control
40mm·Automatic
$17,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Seiko King Seiko KS1969
Seiko

King Seiko KS1969

4 variants
39.4mm·Automatic
$3,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

3 variants · Villeret
38mm·Automatic
$20,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

2 variants · Villeret
40mm·Automatic
$19,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
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