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Zelos Comet 39vsZelos Helica

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Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Comet 3939mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
Comet 3940h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
Comet 3950m
Helica100m
MSRP
Comet 39$2,499
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
7.6mm
10.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Tantalum LE
39 - Wave MOP

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,499
$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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