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Tissot Le Locle GoldvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Le Locle Gold
TissotLe Locle Gold
MSRP $2,225
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Le Locle Gold39.3mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Le Locle Gold80h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Le Locle Gold30m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Le Locle Gold$2,225
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.3mm
40mm
Thickness
10.45mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.3mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
SS - Frost
Indices
Roman
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$529

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What people say

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Tissot Le Locle Gold

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle Gold for its stunning PVD gold-plated finish, off-white dial with applied gold numerals and guilloche print, and classic design, considering it an incredible value for a dress watch. Accuracy varies, with some reporting excellent performance while others note deviations of up to 11 seconds per day. Some owners find the stock straps and buckle to be of poor quality, and the dressy nature limits versatility for casual wear. The lug-to-lug measurement is noted as a potential concern for smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle Gold highly for its elegant dial and finishing at the price.

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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