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Vario VERSA Reversible Dual TimevsZelos Helmsman 3

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VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$529

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What people say

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Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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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