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HELM Togiak Expedition UTCvsZelos Comet 39

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Togiak Expedition UTC
HELMTogiak Expedition UTC
MSRP $380
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Togiak Expedition UTC42mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Togiak Expedition UTC40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Togiak Expedition UTC200m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Togiak Expedition UTC$380
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Tantalum LE
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH34
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$380
$2,499

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What people say

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HELM Togiak Expedition UTC

The HELM Togiak Expedition UTC is widely praised for its unique design and excellent lume, with owners appreciating its lightweight titanium case and 200m ISO 6425 capability. Some owners note that its 42mm diameter wears smaller than expected, while others find the size and weight potentially unsuitable for smaller wrists, and the stock bracelet or strap uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the HELM Togiak Expedition UTC highly for its distinctive design and robust build at its price point.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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