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Zelos Aurora FieldvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Aurora Field
ZelosAurora Field
MSRP $529
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aurora Field42mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Aurora Field40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Aurora Field200m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Aurora Field$529
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015

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What people say

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Zelos Aurora Field

The Zelos Aurora Field is praised for its unique and gorgeous dial, with the hammered teal bronze version and its great lume, particularly on the minute track, being singled out. Owners find the rubber strap comfortable and flexible with good hardware, and the watch is highlighted as feature-packed for its price point, including 200m water resistance, Grade 2 titanium, and 30,000 A/m anti-magnetism, with the new clasp noted as the best to date. However, some owners criticize sharp bracelet edges, an odd case shape with lugs that cause it to wear high, and dial text that appears cheap and plasticky, with one commenter finding the straight lugs look a bit off. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its value and unique dial, despite some concerns about case and bracelet finishing.

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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