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Velini Ref. 101-AvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Ref. 101-A
VeliniRef. 101-A
MSRP $245
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Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529
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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 101-A28mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 101-A—
Helmsman 3—
Water Resistance
Ref. 101-A30m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Ref. 101-A$245
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
28mm
40mm
Thickness
7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
—
Dial Color
—
SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
—
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$245
$529
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