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Zelos Helica MoonphasevsZelos Helmsman 3

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Helica Moonphase
ZelosHelica Moonphase
MSRP $1,049
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Helica Moonphase39mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Helica Moonphase40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Helica Moonphase100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Helica Moonphase$1,049
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Moonphase
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
40mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Meteorite
SS - Frost

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW288 Moonphase
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,049
$529

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What people say

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Zelos Helica Moonphase

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica Moonphase for its gorgeous aventurine dial, unique industrial-dress aesthetic, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it spectacular and another their favorite Zelos. The moonphase complication is frequently highlighted as beautiful, though some find the double moon distracting or the dial cluttered. A manual-wind movement combined with a screw-down crown is noted as a drawback by some, requiring adjustment and potentially feeling fragile when fully wound, while one owner reports a 43-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Helica Moonphase highly for its stunning aventurine dial and unique design 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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