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Bremont BroadswordvsZelos Helica

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
Helica100m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze
39 - Wave MOP

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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.

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