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Phoibos VoyagervsZelos Helica

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Voyager
PhoibosVoyager
MSRP $299
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Voyager39mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
Voyager40h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
Voyager200m
Helica100m
MSRP
Voyager$299
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.5mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
39 - Wave MOP
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$499

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What people say

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Phoibos Voyager

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager for its attractive MOP dial and good overall finishing, along with its fun octopus logo. However, reviewers and owners alike note that the red lettering on the red date wheel is illegible, and one owner reports the 13.5mm thick case can be prone to accidental knocks. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager highly for its attractive dial and finishing at the price point.

Zelos Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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