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Zelos HelicavsZelos Spearfish 3

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Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Helica39mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Helica40h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
Helica100m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
Helica$499
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
40mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
39 - Wave MOP
Diver - Forged Carbon

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$749

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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