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Henry Archer ØhavvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Øhav
Henry ArcherØhav
MSRP $5,499
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Øhav40mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Øhav40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Øhav200m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Øhav$5,499
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.45mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
40mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,499
$529

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What people say

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Henry Archer Øhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Øhav for its quality, finish, and dial that comes alive in direct light, with applied indices creating a depth effect and good lume. The watch achieves +0spd out of the box, and its mirror-polished rehaut is a highlight. However, the date window is consistently noted as very small and illegible, and one owner found the crown could be grippier, though winding is smooth. Some owners are disappointed that the dial effect is not as bright as website photos suggest and that the pattern is identical across colorways. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Øhav highly for its dial's depth effect and excellent out-of-the-box accuracy.

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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