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Farer ROCHÉ IIvsZelos Helmsman 3

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ROCHÉ II
FarerROCHÉ II
MSRP $1,495
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROCHÉ II39mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
ROCHÉ II50h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
ROCHÉ II100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
ROCHÉ II$1,495
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
World Timer
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
SS - Frost

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-1
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$529

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What people say

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Farer ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent value, thoughtful case finishing with contrasting textures, and its wearable 39mm size. Owners and reviewers highlight the quality of the dial and case, with one owner noting the five-year movement warranty. However, one owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices, and a reviewer observed a roughness on the micro pique dial's edges in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design at its 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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