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Zelos HelicavsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Helica39mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Helica40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Helica100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Helica$499
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
38mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
39 - Wave MOP
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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