Garrick S7 TimepiecevsZelos Helmsman 3

Garrick S7 Timepiece owners praise its excellent finishing, in-house component production, and extensive customization options, describing it as a true watchmaker's creation that justifies its approximately one-year lead time. The watch features a unique aesthetic with raised circular minute tracks, metal badge logos, and minimalist dials, a design language derived from Breguet. On balance, owners rate the Garrick S7 highly for its bespoke nature and the quality of its finishing.

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.