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Fears Redcliff 39.5vsZelos Helmsman 3

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Redcliff 39.5
FearsRedcliff 39.5
MSRP $2,458
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Redcliff 39.539.5mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Redcliff 39.540h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Redcliff 39.515m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Redcliff 39.5$2,458
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
20mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.95mm
40mm
Water Resistance
15m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Date Pewter Grey
SS - Frost

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$529

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What people say

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Fears Redcliff 39.5

The Fears Redcliff 39.5 is widely praised for its slim 9.95mm case, versatile "Go Anywhere, Do Anything" appeal, and elegant dial finishing. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability and understated elegance, with one owner finding its finishing, dial, and movement regulation (0 to +5 sec/day) compelling. The watch features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement, a 39.5mm stainless steel case with 150m water resistance, and a screw-down crown. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -20 sec/day requiring service, while another noted 0 to +5 sec/day. Some find its size slightly large for slender wrists, and opinions differ on the new baton markers compared to the original pipette style. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Redcliff 39.5 highly for its refined finishing and versatile, slim profile 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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