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Boldr Odyssey OriginalvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Odyssey Original
BoldrOdyssey Original
MSRP $799
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Original45.5mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Original42h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Original500m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Odyssey Original$799
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Cali Black
SS - Frost
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$529

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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 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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