Which is cheaper, the Loresum J1 or the Zelos Helica?

At MSRP the Zelos Helica is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $1,848 for the Loresum J1 — a $1,349 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Loresum J1 or the Zelos Helica?

The Loresum J1 wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Zelos Helica — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Loresum J1 or the Zelos Helica?

The Zelos Helica is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Loresum J1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Loresum J1 or the Zelos Helica?

The Zelos Helica carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Loresum J1.

What movement does the Loresum J1 run compared to the Zelos Helica?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Loresum J1 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Zelos Helica uses the Miyota 9015.

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Loresum J1vsZelos Helica

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Loresum J1

j1-mint-blue

MSRP $1,848

Zelos Helica

helica-wave-mop

MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

J140mm

Helica39mm

Power Reserve

J138h

Helica40h

Water Resistance

J150m

Helica100m

MSRP

J1$1,848

Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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39 - Wave MOP

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$499

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