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Zelos Helica MoonphasevsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Helica Moonphase
ZelosHelica Moonphase
MSRP $1,049
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Helica Moonphase39mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Helica Moonphase40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Helica Moonphase100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Helica Moonphase$1,049
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Moonphase
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
38mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Meteorite
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW288 Moonphase
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,049
$399

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What people say

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Zelos Helica Moonphase

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica Moonphase for its gorgeous aventurine dial, unique industrial-dress aesthetic, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it spectacular and another their favorite Zelos. The moonphase complication is frequently highlighted as beautiful, though some find the double moon distracting or the dial cluttered. A manual-wind movement combined with a screw-down crown is noted as a drawback by some, requiring adjustment and potentially feeling fragile when fully wound, while one owner reports a 43-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Helica Moonphase highly for its stunning aventurine dial and unique design at its price point.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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