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Ferro Time Master 70vsZelos Helmsman 3

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Time Master 70
FerroTime Master 70
MSRP $685
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Time Master 7047mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Time Master 7040h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Time Master 7050m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Time Master 70$685
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
47mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
40mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold
SS - Frost

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$685
$529

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What people say

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Ferro Time Master 70

The Ferro Time Master 70 is praised for its distinctive 1970s-inspired polygon case and visually striking silver dial with orange accents and unique lume colors. Owners appreciate the retro design with unique touches, clean dial, and lumed markers, along with the smooth winding of the Miyota 9039 movement. Its 39mm diameter, 10.4mm thickness, and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions contribute to comfortable wearability, further enhanced by a well-executed faux-single link bracelet featuring a practical on-the-fly micro-adjustment clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Ferro Time Master 70 highly for its retro design and comfortable wearability.

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.

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