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Zelos HelicavsZelos Skyraider 2

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Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Helica39mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
Helica40h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
Helica100m
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
Helica$499
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
39 - Wave MOP
Mokume

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$2,399

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 2

The Zelos Skyraider 2 is praised for its value, particularly offering unique dial materials like meteorite at a fraction of luxury prices, and its bronze case is noted for a warm glow. Reviewers and owners highlight the Flieger-inspired design and the use of a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, with BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova lume. Some owners find the skeletonized variant ideal for style over everyday legibility, while others note the brand's past designs have sometimes been hard to read or bulky. The Zelos Skyraider 2 is available in various materials and dial options, with prices ranging from $699 to $1,399. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Skyraider 2 highly for its distinctive materials and design at a competitive price point.

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