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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
12.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$529

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What people say

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Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

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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