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Aevig Thule GMTvsZelos Helmsman 3

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What people say

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Aevig Thule GMT

Owners widely praise the Aevig Thule GMT for its 70s-inspired design, lightweight titanium case with a hardness coating, and the accurate NH34 movement running at 1-2 seconds fast per day. The watch also features fantastic AR coating, a quick-release bracelet, and excellent customer service. Some wish for sharper case angles and polished details to enhance its dressier appeal, and macro photos suggest potential irregularities on the hour markers. Overall, owners rate the Aevig Thule GMT highly for its vintage charm and practical features at an affordable price.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Thule GMT39mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Thule GMT70h
Helmsman 3
Water Resistance
Thule GMT100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Thule GMT$755
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
40mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
SS - Frost
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
70h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$755
$529
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