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Tudor Pelagos UltravsZelos Helmsman 3

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Pelagos Ultra
TudorPelagos Ultra
MSRP $6,900
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pelagos Ultra40mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Pelagos Ultra65h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Pelagos Ultra1,000m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Pelagos Ultra$6,900
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
14.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
1000m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
SS - Frost
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
MT5612-U
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,900
$529

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

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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