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Tissot T-Complication SquelettevsZelos Helmsman 3

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T-Complication Squelette
TissotT-Complication Squelette
MSRP $2,295
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T-Complication Squelette43mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
T-Complication Squelette46h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
T-Complication Squelette50m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
T-Complication Squelette$2,295
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
11.99mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Transparent
SS - Frost
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
46h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$529

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What people say

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Tissot T-Complication Squelette

Owners widely praise the Tissot T-Complication Squelette for its mesmerizing mechanical movement and industrial look, with many finding it offers great value. The pallet fork ticking is frequently noted as loud, a characteristic some owners appreciate while others find it noticeable in quiet environments. Some users flag the non-hacking seconds hand as a drawback for precise time setting, and opinions on its size are mixed, with some finding it too large for thin wrists. Overall, owners rate the Tissot T-Complication Squelette highly for its quality craftsmanship and the captivating skeletonized movement at its price point.

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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