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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsZelos Helmsman 3

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.60mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
SS - Frost
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$529

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

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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