Which is cheaper, the Minus-8 Anza or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

At MSRP the Minus-8 Anza is the cheaper of the two at $198, against $529 for the Zelos Helmsman 3 — a $331 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Minus-8 Anza or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Zelos Helmsman 3 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Minus-8 Anza — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Minus-8 Anza or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Zelos Helmsman 3 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Minus-8 Anza.

What movement does the Minus-8 Anza run compared to the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Minus-8 Anza runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 2315), while the Zelos Helmsman 3 runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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Minus-8 Anza

anza

MSRP $198

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Zelos Helmsman 3

MSRP $529

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Anza38mm

Helmsman 340mm

Power Reserve

Anza—

Helmsman 3—

Water Resistance

Anza100m

Helmsman 3200m

MSRP

Anza$198

Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2315

Miyota 9015

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$198

$529

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