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Zelos Nova 37vsZelos Helmsman 3

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Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nova 3737mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Nova 3740h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Nova 3750m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Nova 37$899
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
40mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Salmon
SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$529

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What people say

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Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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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