Which is cheaper, the Robot Watches ORBIS or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

At MSRP the Zelos Helmsman 3 is the cheaper of the two at $529, against $5,370 for the Robot Watches ORBIS — a $4,841 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Robot Watches ORBIS or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Robot Watches ORBIS wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Zelos Helmsman 3 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Robot Watches ORBIS or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Zelos Helmsman 3 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Robot Watches ORBIS.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Robot Watches ORBIS or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Robot Watches ORBIS carries a 65-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Helmsman 3.

What movement does the Robot Watches ORBIS run compared to the Zelos Helmsman 3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Robot Watches ORBIS uses the G100 and the Zelos Helmsman 3 uses the Miyota 9015.

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Robot Watches ORBIS

MSRP $5,370

Zelos Helmsman 3

helmsman-ss-frost

MSRP $529

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ORBIS42mm

Helmsman 340mm

Power Reserve

ORBIS65h

Helmsman 340h

Water Resistance

ORBIS50m

Helmsman 3200m

MSRP

ORBIS$5,370

Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

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SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

G100

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

65h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$529

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