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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)vsZelos Comet 39

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Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9.4mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm
Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$2,499

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What people say

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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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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