Helson VS. Zenton!

Which do you like best?

Looks like the same watch...

I would pick the Zenton, because of the lume dial and bracelet.

Both of these are nice ! ..Had to go with the Helson though, because
of the way the dials look with those large triangles, dot markers, and
hands ! ..Also like the mesh, along with orange !!! It's a real tough
choice imho.

think i would go with the Zenton because you dont see that many of them, they are both nice and most likely made by the same case company!

Helson.
Sucker for that color combo.
Hate skelly hands.
Also can't get enough mesh.

D'oh, voted 3 instead of 1 by mistake.

jaw wrote:

Helson.
Sucker for that color combo.
Hate skelly hands.
Also can't get enough mesh.

D'oh, voted 3 instead of 1 by mistake.

I normally don't like skeleton hands either but on a lume dial, seems ok, here are another set of hands you can get...



Another Factor: Zenton with ETA 2824-2 topgrade 5 positions adjusted, $888
Helson with ETA, 25 Jewel Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic $699
Helson with Miyota, 21 Jewel Miyota 8215 automatic $549

SEE BOLDED, what does that mean exaclty?

I also just sent an email about all black, unlumed hands, lumed hands are NOT needed on a lumed dial IMO...

More Zeton pics...

Movement and double seals:

I dont see enough originality to consider either one of these.

I like some of the design elements of both. I think though the case shape looks goofy. The lugs are way too squared off to me, kind of like Megalodonish.

Wisconsin Proud wrote:

I dont see enough originality to consider either one of these.

NOT arguing...

But help me find another 44-45mm all lumed dial, THAT is what is attracting me...

Anomaly wrote:

Wisconsin Proud wrote:

I dont see enough originality to consider either one of these.

NOT arguing...

But help me find another 44-45mm all lumed dial, THAT is what is attracting me...

Lume dial may be cool in the dark. But personally, the other 95% of the time I don't find the green/yellow/off white color attractive to me. It's too much of a niche watch for me.

Wisconsin Proud wrote:

Anomaly wrote:

Wisconsin Proud wrote:

I dont see enough originality to consider either one of these.

NOT arguing...

But help me find another 44-45mm all lumed dial, THAT is what is attracting me...

Lume dial may be cool in the dark. But personally, the other 95% of the time I don't find the green/yellow/off white color attractive to me. It's too much of a niche watch for me.

Well that's no help...LOL!

Ummmm........how bout this one?

hee hee

Hobbit712 wrote:

Ummmm........how bout this one?

Not bad but NOT a fan of their integrated straps...YOU TRIED THOUGH!

smellody wrote:

hee hee

YIKES!

I think Hobbit found a real winner there Alan !
Perfect size, lume dial, and it comes on a bracelet
if you want also !



A few others..
Seiko 5 Automatic

Aristo Dakar

Orient Aviator Automatic

Vollmer Automatic Pilot

Thanks AT!

Anomaly wrote:

Thanks AT!

No problem ! One thing I noticed about the Oris is that it says
it's a titanium case, and bracelet ! ..Still a REAL NICE watch
in any case.

If you don't like the Invicta Alan, have you seen:




I am just saying.

Honestly, I'm not a fan of the lume dial so I would vote the other one or none at all depending on price.

The Helson is $549, someone show me a similar watch for the same money...

Anomaly wrote:

The Helson is $549, someone show me a similar watch for the same money...

I hope i didn't offend buddy, i was just saying "or none at all depending on price" because I know nothing about it. I'm sure it's got some nice specs and like i already said compared to the lume dial one it's much nicer IMO.

Orologio wrote:

Anomaly wrote:

The Helson is $549, someone show me a similar watch for the same money...

I hope i didn't offend buddy, i was just saying "or none at all depending on price" because I know nothing about it. I'm sure it's got some nice specs and like i already said compared to the lume dial one it's much nicer IMO.

Not even CLOSE to offending anyone G!

Anomaly wrote:

The Helson is $549, someone show me a similar watch for the same money...

Alan, I think the Helson or Zenton is the way to go ! You have liked
the both of those for a while now, and either one would be just fine. Then
later on down the road you can always get the one you didn't choose !

As a side note, a couple of watches that have that similar look are ones
we have talked about before. They are the Redsea Holystone, and also
the Six Pounder. Just thought I would throw them in, but again the Helson
and Zenton are really the ones you have been focusing on, so that's your
best bet.

http://redseawatches.com/holystone-new/

http://redseawatches.com/six-pounder/

Cool watches as well Tom...thanks!

Anomaly wrote:

Cool watches as well Tom...thanks!

You're welcome Alan ! ..I forgot they use Lum-Tec lume as well.
Not sure if the watches are actually built yet, but they do seem
to have a similar look to the others in any case.

I like the Zenton because you can design your own watch on the site. If I had to pick between those two, then the Helson.

Breez wrote:

I like the Zenton because you can design your own watch on the site. If I had to pick between those two, then the Helson.

Good to see ya Breez!

mine...

You are right Tom...the RedSea is a handsome watch. Plus it has the new Miyota!!


With historic pirate and naval ties, we built the Holystone rugged enough to survive a depth of 164 fathoms (300 meters). With time, thought and care put into every detail of the Holystone, it’s built to stand the test of time.

• Case: 44mm 316L Stainless Steel (or PVD)
  
• Lugs: 22mm
  
• Height: 14mm
  
• Movement: Miyota 9015 (28,800 BPH)
  
• Lume: LÜM-TEC® (Blue)
  
• Water Resistant: 300M
  
• Crystal: AR Undercoated Sapphire
  

3 bands included with every watch
5 Link Diver Bracelet, Nato, and Rubber
Available in Stainless Steel or Black PVDStainless:
Reg Price: $665
Pre-order: $565
PVD:
Reg Price: $695
Pre-order: $595

Stainless Steel Black PVD

Pretty nice looking ! Right Mark ?! ..Seems like Redsea is working very hard
on this one, and between that new movement you mentioned, the Lum-Tec
lume, and overall mean diver look, it's looking great. ..Thanks for putting the
extra info up sir ! ..By the way, is that blue bezel, white dial Zenton on the
horizon for you ?

Look familiar?

DEFINITELY seeing the resemblance in the Arctos that's for sure !
Always liked the yellow accents, and especially the minute hands
on these ! ..Guess when it comes to THIS look there isn't any
shortage of watches to choose from !