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Mr Jones Watches The Golden HourvsZelos Comet 39

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The Golden Hour
Mr Jones WatchesThe Golden Hour
MSRP $795
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Golden Hour
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
The Golden Hour40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
The Golden Hour
Comet 3950m
MSRP
The Golden Hour$795
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
39mm
Thickness
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Standard
Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$2,499

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour

Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour is widely praised for its mesmerizing, garden-inspired dial and quality construction, with reviewers noting its artistic and visually rich design. Owners report the watch does not feel cheap despite its price point, and its originality is a key selling point. However, legibility can be challenging due to the unique time display, with indicators sometimes obscured by the bee's wings. Some owners find the small crown difficult to grip, and one noted the 45mm case wore too large for their wrist. The strap is also cited as an area that could be improved. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour highly for its unique artistic design and quality dial production at its price.

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.

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