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Oris Big Crown DiamondsvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Big Crown Diamonds
OrisBig Crown Diamonds
MSRP $3,300
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Big Crown Diamonds34mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Big Crown Diamonds42 hoursh
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Big Crown Diamonds50m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Big Crown Diamonds$3,300
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
SS - Frost
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
531
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$529

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What people say

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Oris Big Crown Diamonds

Owners widely praise the Oris Big Crown Diamonds for its timeless design, vintage charm, and recognizable details like cathedral hands and the pointer date function. Reviewers highlight the stunning gradient dial and the "Bullseye" tuxedo dial as particularly beautiful. The 38mm case is considered versatile, and the watch offers remarkable value. However, some owners note the standard Sellita movement has a short power reserve and plain finishing, and the strap is not durable. A reviewer points out slightly imperfect Super-LumiNova printing on the hour numerals, and one owner finds the two-tone bracelet overly flashy. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Oris Big Crown Diamonds highly for its unique design and value at its price point.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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