Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Zelos Helica?

At MSRP the Zelos Helica is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $1,999 for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE — a $1,500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Zelos Helica?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE wears larger at 43mm versus 39mm for the Zelos Helica — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Zelos Helica?

The Zelos Helica is rated to 100m versus 30m for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Zelos Helica?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Helica.

What movement does the CIGA Design GILDED AGE run compared to the Zelos Helica?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design GILDED AGE uses the CD-04-S and the Zelos Helica uses the Miyota 9015.

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CIGA Design GILDED AGEvsZelos Helica

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

CIGA Design GILDED AGE

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MSRP $1,999

Zelos Helica

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MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GILDED AGE43mm

Helica39mm

Power Reserve

GILDED AGE41h

Helica40h

Water Resistance

GILDED AGE30m

Helica100m

MSRP

GILDED AGE$1,999

Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Gilded Age

39 - Wave MOP

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,999

$499

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