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Orient Bambino No DatevsZelos Helmsman 3

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What people say

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

Orient Bambino No Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino No Date for its improved dial symmetry and dress watch appeal, with many appreciating the cleaner, no-date design. The 38.4mm case size is considered ideal for a dress watch, and the dial sheen is a notable positive. Some owners, however, find the dial busy due to sub-indices, printed numbers, and "Water Resistant" text, while others regret the lack of a sapphire crystal. The movement is the automatic F6524, offering hacking and hand-winding, with accuracy reported between +25/-15 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino No Date highly for its enhanced dial symmetry and dress watch aesthetics at its price point.

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

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino No Date38.4mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Bambino No Date
Helmsman 3
Water Resistance
Bambino No Date30m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Bambino No Date$295
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38.4mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
SS - Frost

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Orient F6 Series
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$529
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