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Tudor PelagosvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Pelagos
TudorPelagos
MSRP $6,025
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pelagos40mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Pelagos70h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Pelagos500m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Pelagos$6,025
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
14.3mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
MT5612
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
70h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,025
$529

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What people say

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Tudor Pelagos

Owners widely praise the Tudor Pelagos for its robust tool-watch aesthetic, titanium case that offers a light and balanced feel, and excellent value. Reviewers highlight its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified movement with a 70-hour power reserve, and the fully lumed dial and bezel. The 60-click bezel action is described as lovely, and the self-adjusting clasp provides useful micro-adjustment. Some owners note that the sharp finishing, particularly on the bracelet, can feel cold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos highly for its exceptional value and robust dive watch specifications.

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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