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Makydo ContourvsZelos Helica

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Contour
MakydoContour
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contour37mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
Contour
Helica40h
Water Resistance
Contour30m
Helica100m
MSRP
Contour
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Thickness
8.6mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
39 - Wave MOP

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499

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What people say

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Makydo Contour

Owners widely praise the Makydo Contour Carrara for its asymmetrical case shape and elegant, classy design, deeming it suitable for dressier and formal occasions. Some owners find the included leather strap more fitting for such events. Several commenters, however, question its value, stating it is too expensive at €587.39. On balance, owners appreciate the Makydo Contour's distinctive design, though a segment of the community finds the price point prohibitive.

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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