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Sternglas KantonvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Kanton$971
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
SS - Frost

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$529

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What people say

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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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