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Boldr SafarivsZelos Helmsman 3

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Safari$449
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver Fox
SS - Frost
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$529

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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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