Which is cheaper, the Trafford Watch Co Daytripper or the Zelos Helica?

At MSRP the Zelos Helica is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $799 for the Trafford Watch Co Daytripper — a $300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Trafford Watch Co Daytripper or the Zelos Helica?

The Zelos Helica is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Trafford Watch Co Daytripper.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Trafford Watch Co Daytripper or the Zelos Helica?

The Zelos Helica carries a 40-hour power reserve against 42 hours hours on the Trafford Watch Co Daytripper.

What movement does the Trafford Watch Co Daytripper run compared to the Zelos Helica?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Trafford Watch Co Daytripper uses the Miyota 9075 and the Zelos Helica uses the Miyota 9015.

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Trafford Watch Co Daytripper

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MSRP $799

Zelos Helica

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MSRP $499

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At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Daytripper39mm

Helica39mm

Power Reserve

Daytripper42 hoursh

Helica40h

Water Resistance

Daytripper50m

Helica100m

MSRP

Daytripper$799

Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

Dial Color

I-40 Black

39 - Wave MOP

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova BGW9

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9075

Miyota 9015

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

42 hoursh

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$799

$499

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