Which is cheaper, the Raven Custom 38mm or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

At MSRP the Raven Custom 38mm is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $529 for the Zelos Helmsman 3 — a $79 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Raven Custom 38mm or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Zelos Helmsman 3 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Raven Custom 38mm — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Raven Custom 38mm or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Zelos Helmsman 3 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Raven Custom 38mm.

What movement does the Raven Custom 38mm run compared to the Zelos Helmsman 3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Raven Custom 38mm uses the Seiko NH35 and the Zelos Helmsman 3 uses the Miyota 9015.

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Raven Custom 38mm

MSRP $450

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Zelos Helmsman 3

MSRP $529

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Custom 38mm38mm

Helmsman 340mm

Power Reserve

Custom 38mm—

Helmsman 3—

Water Resistance

Custom 38mm100m

Helmsman 3200m

MSRP

Custom 38mm$450

Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$450

$529

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