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Boldr Field MedicvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Field Medic
BoldrField Medic
MSRP $299
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Medic38mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Field Medic40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Field Medic200m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Field Medic$299
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
40mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$529

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What people say

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Boldr Field Medic

Owners widely praise the Boldr Field Medic for its lightweight titanium case, robust build, and functional pulsometer, often highlighting its value and suitability for medical professionals. The watch is described as a solid tool watch with a crisp finish, 200m water resistance, and sapphire crystal, with some owners finding it a versatile and well-built piece that rivals more established brands. The lume is noted as visually striking but not long-lasting, and the pulsometer is seen by some as a unique decorative element or occasionally handy tool. Some owners find the watch wears small, and a few prefer a continuously running seconds hand over the pulsometer's timer function. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Field Medic highly for its practical design and robust construction 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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