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Vaer SwissvsZelos Nova 37

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What people say

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Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

From video reviewers

The wafer-thin case and intricate dial textures are standout features. The quality of the stock leather strap is a shared concern. Reviewers differed on whether the 37mm or 38mm case size was more accurate.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Swiss
Nova 37
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
9.4mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Swiss
Salmon

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$899
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