Phoibos Eagle Ray 200MvsZelos Helica

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Phoibos Eagle Ray 200M at true scale

Eagle Ray 200M

Zelos Helica at true scale

Helica

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

10.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$480

lowest

$499

Movement

Miyota 9015

Miyota 9015

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Green
39 - Wave MOP
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
$499
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Reviews

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

Phoibos Eagle Ray 200M

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date's design and logo, with one owner noting its well-made appearance despite the low cost and another appreciating the symmetrical date window at 6 o'clock. The watch features a ceramic bezel and a slightly domed sapphire crystal. However, multiple owners report receiving non-functional watches and experiencing poor customer service when seeking refunds. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date positively for its design and value, though significant concerns exist regarding initial functionality and customer support.

Zelos Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its gorgeous, distinctive dials, with specific call-outs for the MoP's color-shifting properties, the slate gray's feather/turbine design, and the red opal's brilliance. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall quality and value for the price are frequently highlighted. Some owners find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp to the touch, and one owner disliked the date window. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, with another finding its $1K price steep. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its visually striking dials and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial's texture and visual appeal are consistently praised. The bracelet clasp with dual micro-adjustments is also a shared positive point. Reviewers disagree on whether the Miyota 9015 movement is a drawback compared to higher-end options.

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