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Zelos Helmsman 3vsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Helmsman 340mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Helmsman 340h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Helmsman 3200m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
Helmsman 3$529
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Thickness
11.5mm
8.2mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
SS - Frost
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$529
$1,999

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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