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Roue HDSvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Roue HDS

Roue features a graphite layered dial or a champagne dial with yellow hands and black outline, offering excellent visibility. The 316L stainless steel case has a brushed finish and is described as beautiful up close. The watch is powered by a Japanese Miyota 2315 quartz movement and has 50-meter water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Roue for its visually appealing dial and case finishing.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HDS41.5mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
HDS
Helmsman 3
Water Resistance
HDS50m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
HDS$210
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
9.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black and Graphite
SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2315
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$210
$529
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