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Zelos Helmsman 3
Finding alternatives to

Zelos Helmsman 3

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$529
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Zelos Helmsman 3 is the Yema Superman Heritage ($1,004) — common cross-shop and Pro diver. If price is the constraint, the Orient Sport Watch at $245 (vs $529 for the Helmsman 3) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Islander Northport Hi-Beat Automatic Dive Watch with Ocean Blue and White Ripple Dial #ISL-195 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 9015) and Skin-diver style. Stepping up, the Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 ($2,372) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
40 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Islander Islander Northport Hi-Beat Automatic Dive Watch with Ocean Blue and White Ripple Dial #ISL-195
Islandermicro
Under $50

Islander Northport Hi-Beat Automatic Dive Watch with Ocean Blue and White Ripple Dial #ISL-195

40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$499MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman 3
Phoibos Storm Corsair
Phoibosmicro

Storm Corsair

4 variantsStorm Corsair
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$480MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman 3
Zelos Blacktip 200m Ti
Zelosmicro

Blacktip 200m Ti

5 variantsBlacktip
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$599MSRP
—Used
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Phoibos Apollo
Phoibosmicro

Apollo

5 variantsApollo
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$460MSRP
—Used
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Phoibos Apollo Dlc
Phoibosmicro

Apollo Dlc

5 variantsApollo Dlc
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$485MSRP
—Used
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Zelos Mako 4
Zelosmicro

Mako 4

22 variantsMako
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$529MSRP
—Used
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Henry Archer Tidevand
Henry Archermicro

Tidevand

20 variantsTidevand
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,299MSRP
—Used
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Henry Archer Nordsø
Henry Archermicro

Nordsø

33 variantsNordsø
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,999MSRP
—Used
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Vaer D5 Meridian Auto
Vaermicro
Meridian

D5 Meridian Auto

2 variantsMeridian
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$679MSRP
—Used
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Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver II Automatic

5 variantsSkindiver
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$579MSRP
—Used
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Balticus Watches Balticus Moonfish
Balticus Watchesmicro
Moonfish

Balticus Moonfish

7 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$323MSRP
—Used
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Dryden Pathfinder
Drydenmicro

Pathfinder

9 variantsPathfinder
41mm·Automatic·201m WR
$650MSRP
—Used
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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.

Yema Superman Heritage
Yema

Superman Heritage

2 variantsSuperman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,004MSRP
—Used
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Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variantsAC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

40/43mm
7 variantsSeastar 1000
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
—Used
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Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$405MSRP
—Used
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Yema Navygraf Heritage
Yema

Navygraf Heritage

2 variantsNavygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
—Used
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Orient AC0Q Diver II LE
Orient

AC0Q Diver II LE

6 variantsSeries
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
—Used
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Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variantsDiver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

4 variantsProspex Sea
41.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$595MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman 3
Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

40/43mm
4 variantsKhaki Navy Scuba Auto
40/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
—Used
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variantsPR516
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$825MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

41.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$900MSRP
—Used
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Cheaper alternatives· 4

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

Orient Sport Watch
Orient

Sport Watch

3 variantsSport
41.9mm·Automatic
$245MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Sistem Meche
Swatch

Sistem Meche

Ref. YIS418M
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

Ref. YIB400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Sistem Lake
Swatch

Sistem Lake

Ref. YIS420
42mm·Automatic
$230MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Yema Skin Diver CMM.20
Yema

Skin Diver CMM.20

3 variantsSkin Diver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,372MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variantsProspex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
—Used
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Yema Superman Dato CMM.10
Yema

Superman Dato CMM.10

4 variantsSuperman
39.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,777MSRP
—Used
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale CMM.10
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale CMM.10

2 variantsNavygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,614MSRP
—Used
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DOXA SUB 250T GMT
DOXA

SUB 250T GMT

9 variantsSUB 250T GMT
40mm·Automatic·250m WR
$2,790MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

3 variantsProspex Sea
41.3mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,100MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

2 variantsProspex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
—Used
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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Reef

5 variantsTrident
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
—Used
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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
—Used
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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Pro 300

3 variantsTrident
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,095MSRP
—Used
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DOXA SUB 200T
DOXA

SUB 200T

8 variantsSUB 200T
39mm·200m WR
$1,790MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo
Citizen
Promaster DiverPromaster

Promaster Fujitsubo

Ref. NB6026
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,195MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman 3
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