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Boldr Odyssey OriginalvsZelos Helica

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Odyssey Original
BoldrOdyssey Original
MSRP $799
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Original45.5mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Original42h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Original500m
Helica100m
MSRP
Odyssey Original$799
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45.5mm
39mm
Thickness
14.5mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Cali Black
39 - Wave MOP
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$499

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What people say

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Boldr Odyssey Original

Owners widely praise the Boldr Odyssey Original's value, with one noting the blue dial and bronze case develop an amazing patina and another highlighting the personalized purchase experience. The watch is available for $350 and comes in its original dive case. One owner observed that the 12 o'clock markers on a bronze variant were not straight. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Original highly for its developing patina and strong value proposition.

Zelos Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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