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Tissot T-Complication SquelettevsZelos Helica

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T-Complication Squelette
TissotT-Complication Squelette
MSRP $2,295
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T-Complication Squelette43mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
T-Complication Squelette46h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
T-Complication Squelette50m
Helica100m
MSRP
T-Complication Squelette$2,295
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
11.99mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Transparent
39 - Wave MOP
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
46h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$499

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What people say

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Tissot T-Complication Squelette

Owners widely praise the Tissot T-Complication Squelette for its mesmerizing mechanical movement and industrial look, with many finding it offers great value. The pallet fork ticking is frequently noted as loud, a characteristic some owners appreciate while others find it noticeable in quiet environments. Some users flag the non-hacking seconds hand as a drawback for precise time setting, and opinions on its size are mixed, with some finding it too large for thin wrists. Overall, owners rate the Tissot T-Complication Squelette highly for its quality craftsmanship and the captivating skeletonized movement at its price point.

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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