Helmsman SS 'Frost'
$5293,181
40 mm200 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Zelos Helmsman SS 'Frost' is a standout in the microbrand arena, offering exceptional value with its robust design and luminous features. Perfect for those who appreciate a classic dive watch with modern touches, its water resistance and automatic movement make it a reliable everyday companion.
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Fully BGW9 lumed dial and bezel. Black hands and indices SPECIFICATIONS Diameter : 40mm Lug to Lug Length: 46.5mm Thickness: 11.5mm without crystal, 12.5mm with crystal Case: 316L SS Lug Width : 20mm Movement: Miyota 9015 Movement with custom date wheel Water Resistance: 200m Crystal: Box Sapphire Crystal Lume: Superluminova C3/ BGW9 X1 Grade Strap : Fully brushed 'Beads of Rice' style bracelet with quick adjust clasp Package Includes: 3 Slot Travel Case Steel Warranty Card
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Serious water resistance (200m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Versatile 40mm case
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 40 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a 46.5 mm lug-to-lug suits most wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Released
- 2025
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 46.5 mm
- Thickness
- 12.5 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Water resistance
- 200 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- white
- Indices
- black hands and indices
- Lume
- Yes — BGW9
- Strap / bracelet
- stainless steel bracelet
- Clasp
- quick adjust clasp
- Functions
- Date
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
Zelos
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