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Vario NAVI Single Hand CompassvsZelos Helmsman 3

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NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
SS - Frost

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$529

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What people say

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Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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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