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William Wood National Fallen Firefighters Foundation WatchvsZelos Helica

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Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch41mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch40h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch100m
Helica100m
MSRP
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch$820
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
39mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Standard
39 - Wave MOP

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$820
$499

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What people say

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William Wood National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch

The case is crafted from upcycled firefighting materials, offering a unique story. The straps are made from upcycled fire hoses, a unique material nod to its heritage.

Zelos Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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