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Boldr The BoysvsZelos Helica

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The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Boys38mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
The Boys40h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
The Boys200m
Helica100m
MSRP
The Boys$299
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
39mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
39 - Wave MOP
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$499

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What people say

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Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

Zelos Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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