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Mr Jones Watches The AccuratevsZelos Helica

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The Accurate
Mr Jones WatchesThe Accurate
MSRP $195
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Accurate
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
The Accurate40h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
The Accurate
Helica100m
MSRP
The Accurate$195
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
39 - Wave MOP

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Mr Jones Watches The Accurate

Mr Jones Watches The Accurate is noted for its unique dial featuring the "Remember you will die" message, which some find legible but prone to showing dust specs. The 45mm case size is considered suitable for modern wearers, though the watch's message may be polarizing. On balance, reviewers acknowledge the watch's distinctive artistic approach and the Miyota 9015 movement, but its legibility and polarizing message are points of consideration.

From video reviewers

The watch's enduring popularity and its status as a consistent top seller are frequently mentioned. The lack of lume is a notable drawback, especially considering the price.

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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