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Boldr Odyssey RegattavsZelos Helmsman 3

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Odyssey Regatta
BoldrOdyssey Regatta
MSRP $1,499
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Regatta45.5mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Regatta40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Regatta500m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Odyssey Regatta$1,499
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45.5mm
40mm
Thickness
16mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Regatta Admiral Blue
SS - Frost
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA Valjoux 7750
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$529

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What people say

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Boldr Odyssey Regatta

The Boldr Odyssey Regatta is noted for its robust functionality and utilitarian design, powered by a Valjoux 7750 Elaboré movement. It features a tachymeter bezel graduated in knots and offers 500m water resistance. While its 45.5mm diameter, 18.2mm thickness, and 245g weight make it a substantial timepiece, it wears better than its dimensions might suggest. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Boldr Odyssey Regatta's workhorse movement and functional tool-watch capabilities.

From video reviewers

500m water resistance is a consistently praised feature. The watch's significant weight and large case size were noted as drawbacks by multiple reviewers. Reviewers disagreed on whether the bezel's 15-minute markings were redundant given the regatta complication.

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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