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Zelos Hammerhead 43 FieldvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Hammerhead 43 Field
ZelosHammerhead 43 Field
MSRP $399
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hammerhead 43 Field43mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Hammerhead 43 Field40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Hammerhead 43 Field300m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Hammerhead 43 Field$399
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Purple
SS - Frost

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$529

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What people say

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Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field

The Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field is praised for its unique bronze case patina potential, masculine angular design, and fantastic lume. Owners also highlight the lovely Mosaic Ember and purple agate dials. However, some owners feel the 43mm case wears large, suited for wrists 7.5 inches and up, and a reviewer notes its substantial 17mm thickness. The rubber strap is disliked for making the watch feel top-heavy, and the date window is considered tiny and hard to see. Some owners express disappointment with the NH movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field well for its distinctive design and dial appeal at its price point.

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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