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Boldr The VogelkopvsZelos Helica

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The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Vogelkop40mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
The Vogelkop40h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
The Vogelkop200m
Helica100m
MSRP
The Vogelkop$449
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Vogelkop Superb
39 - Wave MOP
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$499

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What people say

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Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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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