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Tudor 1926 LunavsZelos Helmsman 3

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1926 Luna
Tudor1926 Luna
MSRP $3,000
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 Luna39mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
1926 Luna38h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
1926 Luna100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
1926 Luna$3,000
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Moonphase
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.1mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
SS - Frost

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
T607-
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,000
$529

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 Luna

The Tudor 1926 Luna offers a moonphase complication at an approachable price, featuring a 39mm polished steel case and domed sunray dials. It is powered by a chronometer-grade Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 41-hour power reserve. Some reviewers note that the dressier aesthetic of the 1926 line may not align with Tudor's overall brand identity, and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Tudor 1926 Luna a good value for its romantic moonphase complication and polished finishing.

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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