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Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)vsZelos Helica

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Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
Helica100m
MSRP
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
39 - Wave MOP

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$499

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What people say

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Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

Zelos Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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