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Tudor 1926 39mm AutomaticvsZelos Helica

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1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor1926 39mm Automatic
MSRP $2,575
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 39mm Automatic39mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
1926 39mm Automatic38h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
1926 39mm Automatic100m
Helica100m
MSRP
1926 39mm Automatic$2,575
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
9.1mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
39 - Wave MOP

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T601
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$499

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic for its gorgeous appearance in person and excellent value, feeling they receive more than they pay for. It is considered a versatile everyday watch, suitable as a dress watch with 330 ft water resistance. Some owners note the 39mm Tudor 1926 wears larger than its stated size due to its small bezel and big dial, though it feels perfect on wrists just under 7 inches. One reviewer notes the Tudor 1926 Luna variant features a moonphase complication and uses a Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value.

Zelos Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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