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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 PilotvsZelos Helmsman 3

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P-40 A-11 Pilot
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot
MSRP $695
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot38mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot65h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot$695
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
40mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Screw Down with Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
SS - Frost
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2 b
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$529

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its great size, comfortable bracelet, phenomenal timekeeping, simple design, and great craftsmanship. One owner notes the finishing is sharp. Some users wish for a smaller size, and one owner points out the quick-release spring bars can dig in while the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its great size and phenomenal timekeeping.

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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