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Farer GMTvsZelos Comet 39

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GMT
FarerGMT
MSRP $1,375
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499
What people say

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Farer GMT

The Farer GMT Automatic is praised for its vibrant, legible sea-green sunburst dial and well-proportioned 39.5mm, 10mm thin case. The Top Grade ETA 2893-2 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the bronze crown, intended to develop patina, as a potentially unpopular design choice. Overall, reviewers consider the Farer GMT Automatic good value at its price point, highlighting the dial and case proportions as key strengths.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT36mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
GMT56h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
GMT100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
GMT$1,375
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.2mm
39mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Tantalum LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Manual
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$2,499
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