Which is cheaper, the Unimatic Modello Tre UC3 Classic Chronograph or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

At MSRP the Zelos Helmsman 3 is the cheaper of the two at $529, against $760 for the Unimatic Modello Tre UC3 Classic Chronograph — a $231 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Unimatic Modello Tre UC3 Classic Chronograph or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Unimatic Modello Tre UC3 Classic Chronograph wears larger at 41.5mm versus 40mm for the Zelos Helmsman 3 — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Unimatic Modello Tre UC3 Classic Chronograph or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Unimatic Modello Tre UC3 Classic Chronograph is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Zelos Helmsman 3.

What movement does the Unimatic Modello Tre UC3 Classic Chronograph run compared to the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Unimatic Modello Tre UC3 Classic Chronograph runs a quartz caliber (Seiko VK64), while the Zelos Helmsman 3 runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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Unimatic Modello Tre UC3 Classic ChronographvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Unimatic Modello Tre UC3 Classic Chronograph

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MSRP $760

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Zelos Helmsman 3

MSRP $529

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Modello Tre UC3 Classic Chronograph41.5mm

Helmsman 340mm

Power Reserve

Modello Tre UC3 Classic Chronograph—

Helmsman 3—

Water Resistance

Modello Tre UC3 Classic Chronograph300m

Helmsman 3200m

MSRP

Modello Tre UC3 Classic Chronograph$760

Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Matte black

SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko VK64

Miyota 9015

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$760

$529

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