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Sternglas LumatikvsZelos Helmsman 3

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sternglas Lumatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Lumatik for its playful Bauhaus design, fresh color palette, and unique bicolored lume. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm case and a 60-hour power reserve. The Miyota 8315 movement is noted as less robust than premium options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Lumatik highly for its fun design and distinctive lume at its price point.

From video reviewers

The dual-tone Luminova is a standout feature. The Bauhaus design positions it as a strong contender under $500.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lumatik38mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Lumatik60h
Helmsman 3
Water Resistance
Lumatik50m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Lumatik$539
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
SS - Frost
Lume
Luminova weiß und orange
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
60h
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$539
$529
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