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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 75th Anniversary Stretto at $450 (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
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
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
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-AM179M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M

5 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$136MSRP
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Hemel HD24 Automatic
Hemelmicro

HD24 Automatic

8 variants · HD24
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$300MSRP
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Loresum LS04
Loresummicro

LS04

5 variants
39.5mm·Automatic
$1,505MSRP
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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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Selten M1 Moonphase
Seltenmicro

M1 Moonphase

4 variants
39mm·Automatic
$899MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Boldr Odyssey 40mm
Boldrmicro

Odyssey 40mm

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

Odyssey Freediver

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$649MSRP
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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
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variants · Urban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
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Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

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

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants
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
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian
Christopher Ward

C65 Dune Aeolian

4 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,335MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher Ward
Sealander

C63 Sealander Automatic

5 variants · Sealander
36mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,430MSRP
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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
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
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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Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

8 variants · Ref. GL0487
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

7 variants
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
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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 75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto

2 variants · 75th
41.5mm·Automatic
$450MSRP
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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Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series

3 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$449MSRP
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Orient Diver Design 40
Orient
AC0Q

Diver Design 40

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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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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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

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

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variants · Rallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Citizen Tsuyosa 60
Citizen

Tsuyosa 60

3 variants · Tsuyosa
40mm·Automatic
$431MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Citizen Promaster Navihawk
Citizen

Promaster Navihawk

5 variants · Promaster
40mm·Solar·200m WR
$446MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helica Moonphase
Tissot PR 100
Tissot

PR 100

12 variants
34/40/41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$350MSRP
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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
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
$2,249MSRP
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
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds

3 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$7,400MSRP
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
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

3 variants · Villeret
38mm·Automatic
$20,500MSRP
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