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Tissot Chemin des Tourelles SkeletonvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
TissotChemin des Tourelles Skeleton
MSRP $1,100
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton39mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton80h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton50m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton$1,100
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.22mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue, Transparent
SS - Frost
Indices
Roman and indexes
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,100
$529

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What people say

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Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton for its visually appealing skeletonized movement and fantastic dial for the price, noting its dual-contrast finished hands enhance legibility. The 39mm steel case is considered elegant and wearability is good for daily use, with one owner reporting accuracy within one second of atomic clock calibration after two days. The Powermatic 80 movement is reliable and offers an 80-hour power reserve, though its finishing is not considered high horology. Some community members flag resale value and legibility as potential concerns. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton highly for its visually striking skeletonized dial and reliable 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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