Asterisk Watches Charley Harper TurtleneckvsHumism Rhizome Helios
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Charley Harper Turtleneck

Rhizome Helios
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Thickness
11mm
lowest
11.4mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
n/a
$428
Movement
Miyota 82S0
Seiko NH35
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Asterisk Watches Charley Harper Turtleneck as a unique artistic statement piece with good build quality for its price. The dial's flowing minutes and hours are frequently highlighted as a beautiful and interesting design element. Some owners find the watch well-crafted and a conversation starter, while others express concerns about legibility due to the design, with one owner describing the lugs as awful. On balance, owners rate the Asterisk Watches Charley Harper Turtleneck highly for its artistic dial and unique design at the price point.
Owners widely praise the Humism Rhizome / HELIOS for its unique artistic dial, described as mesmerizing and a statement piece that garners interest, and the reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement. The 39mm case size and packaging are also noted positively, with one owner finding the dial surprisingly easy to read and suitable for office wear. However, reading the time can be challenging for some, and the watch lacks lume, leading to impracticality as a sole timepiece for certain users. There is also a desire for a higher beat rate movement for a smoother seconds sweep. Overall, owners rate the Humism Rhizome / HELIOS highly for its visually engaging and artistic design at its price point.
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