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William Wood National Fallen Firefighters Foundation WatchvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch41mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch$820
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
40mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
SS - Frost

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$820
$529

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William Wood National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch

The case is crafted from upcycled firefighting materials, offering a unique story. The straps are made from upcycled fire hoses, a unique material nod to its heritage.

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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