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Phoibos Depth HuntervsZelos Comet 39

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Depth Hunter
PhoibosDepth Hunter
MSRP $470
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499
What people say

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Phoibos Depth Hunter

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter for its surprisingly slim 300m diver case and unique, summery design. One owner highlights its solid build, well-made bracelet with toolless microadjust, great finishing for the price, attractive color palette, long-lasting lume, sharp case lines, and accuracy of +5-7 seconds per day. However, some find the case and dial do not match well, and the lume is disappointing, while others dislike the "popsicle stick" hands. The aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, with some preferring alternative designs. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter highly for its slim profile and distinctive design at its price point.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter40mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter300m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Depth Hunter$470
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Tantalum LE
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$470
$2,499
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