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Tudor 1926 39mm AutomaticvsZelos Helmsman 3

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1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor1926 39mm Automatic
MSRP $2,575
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 39mm Automatic39mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
1926 39mm Automatic38h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
1926 39mm Automatic100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
1926 39mm Automatic$2,575
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
9.1mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
SS - Frost

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$529

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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 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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