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Yema Flygraf PilotvsZelos Helica

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Flygraf Pilot
YemaFlygraf Pilot
MSRP $990
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flygraf Pilot38.5mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
Flygraf Pilot40h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
Flygraf Pilot100m
Helica100m
MSRP
Flygraf Pilot$990
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
8.8mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
39 - Wave MOP

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$990
$499

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What people say

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Yema Flygraf Pilot

Owners praise the Yema Flygraf Pilot's legible Type A dial, functional industrial aesthetic, and wearable 39mm/40mm size. Some owners report concerns with Yema's customer service and quality control, while others find the in-house movement acceptable. The titanium case scratches more easily, and the bracelet's pin-and-collar system and long links are noted drawbacks. Accuracy figures range from +8 to +/- 10 seconds per day. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Flygraf Pilot's design and wearability, though some express caution due to past quality control and customer service issues.

Zelos Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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