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Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVDvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD

Cincinnati Watch Company owners praise its legibility and slim case, with appreciation for the hand length and design. One owner notes the watch gains approximately 2 seconds per day. The acrylic crystal and stamped clasp are identified as lower-end materials, though customer service is highlighted as excellent. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company well for its vintage-inspired design and legibility.

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.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD36mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD45h
Helmsman 3
Water Resistance
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD30m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD$650
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
40mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
Multiple
SS - Frost

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
18
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$529
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