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Phoibos Eagle Ray DatevsZelos Helmsman 3

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Eagle Ray Date
PhoibosEagle Ray Date
MSRP $480
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray Date40mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray Date40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray Date200m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Eagle Ray Date$480
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
SS - Frost
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
$529

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What people say

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Phoibos Eagle Ray Date

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date's design and value, with one owner specifically noting the attractive logo and another finding it well-made for its price. The watch features a 41mm case, a ceramic bezel, and a date window at 6 o'clock, powered by a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. One owner reported receiving a non-functional unit and experiencing poor customer service. On balance, owners value the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date for its design and price point, despite a reported instance of a defective unit and customer service issues.

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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