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Phoibos Voyager GMTvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Voyager GMT
PhoibosVoyager GMT
MSRP $429
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Voyager GMT39mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Voyager GMT40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Voyager GMT100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Voyager GMT$429
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$529

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What people say

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Phoibos Voyager GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager GMT for its exceptional fit and finish, attractive dials that play with light, and outstanding lume. The bezel action is described as perfect with a grippy, smooth-threaded crown, and the bracelet clasp is noted as high quality for the price. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day and another around -6 seconds per day. Some owners find the 14.5mm thickness chunky and difficult to wear with long sleeves, and the 24-click bezel limits tracking to hour-offset time zones. The date color can blend into the dial, and the date wheel may show slight misalignment. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager GMT highly for its vibrant dials and excellent value.

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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