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HELM Togiak ExpeditionvsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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Togiak Expedition
HELMTogiak Expedition
MSRP $340
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Togiak Expedition42mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Togiak Expedition40h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Togiak Expedition200m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Togiak Expedition$340
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Moonphase
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH36
Sellita SW288
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Day, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$340
$949

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What people say

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HELM Togiak Expedition

Owners widely praise the HELM Togiak Expedition for its utilitarian design, matte black dial, distinctive handset, and excellent lume. The watch is noted for offering good value and is ISO 6425 tested to 200m water resistance. Some owners find the size and weight may not suit smaller wrists, and the included bracelet and NATO strap are considered uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the HELM Togiak Expedition highly for its well-executed design and value proposition.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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