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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus BluevsZelos Comet 39

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The Cincinnatus Blue
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Blue
MSRP $695
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Cincinnatus Blue38mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
The Cincinnatus Blue45h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
The Cincinnatus Blue100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
The Cincinnatus Blue$695
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.2mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
39mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Screw Down Steel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Tantalum LE
Indices
Applied
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
ETA/Peseux 7001
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$2,499

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue for its versatile design, pleasant manual winding action, and the value offered by its Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, especially considering its USA assembly. The textured dial, often described as a "sandpaper dial" that shines in the sun, along with applied numerals and dark blue hands, are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Its 38mm or 39mm diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions are noted for good wearability on smaller wrists, though one owner found it necessary to remove four links for a proper fit. The lume is described as legible but dim. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue highly for its distinctive dial and value at the 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.

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