Which is cheaper, the Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

At MSRP the Zelos Helmsman 3 is the cheaper of the two at $529, against $655 for the Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only — a $126 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Zelos Helmsman 3 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Zelos Helmsman 3.

What movement does the Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only run compared to the Zelos Helmsman 3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only uses the Seiko NH35 and the Zelos Helmsman 3 uses the Miyota 9015.

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Unimatic Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only

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MSRP $655

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MSRP $529

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only38mm

Helmsman 340mm

Power Reserve

Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only—

Helmsman 3—

Water Resistance

Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only300m

Helmsman 3200m

MSRP

Modello Due UC2 Classic Time Only$655

Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

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Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Matte black

SS - Frost

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$655

$529

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