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Boldr The BoysvsZelos Helmsman 3

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The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Boys38mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
The Boys40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
The Boys200m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
The Boys$299
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
40mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
SS - Frost
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$529

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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 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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