Which is cheaper, the Orient Kamasu or the Zelos Helmsman 2 300m: Bronze Black Ceramic?

At MSRP the Orient Kamasu is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $649 for the Zelos Helmsman 2 300m: Bronze Black Ceramic — a $274 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Kamasu or the Zelos Helmsman 2 300m: Bronze Black Ceramic?

The Zelos Helmsman 2 300m: Bronze Black Ceramic wears larger at 42mm versus 41.8mm for the Orient Kamasu — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Kamasu or the Zelos Helmsman 2 300m: Bronze Black Ceramic?

The Zelos Helmsman 2 300m: Bronze Black Ceramic is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Orient Kamasu.

What movement does the Orient Kamasu run compared to the Zelos Helmsman 2 300m: Bronze Black Ceramic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Kamasu uses the Orient F6922 and the Zelos Helmsman 2 300m: Bronze Black Ceramic uses the Seiko NH35.

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Zelos Helmsman 2 300m: Bronze Black Ceramic

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The measurements

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Kamasu

Helmsman 2 300m: Bronze Black Ceramic

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

41.8mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

47mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

12.8mm

n/a

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

40h

n/a

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$375

lowest

$649

Movement

What drives the hands.

Orient F6922

Seiko NH35

Spec

Kamasu

Helmsman 2 300m: Bronze Black Ceramic

Case

4 specs

Diameter

41.8mm

42mm

Thickness

12.8mm

n/a

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

48mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

n/a

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Orient F6922

Seiko NH35

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$375

$649

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