Side by side

Venezianico Arsenale 37vsZelos Comet 39

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Arsenale 37
VenezianicoArsenale 37
MSRP $985
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale 3737mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale 3740h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Arsenale 37100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Arsenale 37$985
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
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 9039
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$985
$2,499

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Venezianico Arsenale 37 vs Zelos Comet 39 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Venezianico Arsenale 37

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Venezianico Arsenale 37 for its superb execution and value, highlighting its thin 8.95mm case and excellent finishing for its sub-$1000 price. The dynamic dial, featuring Côtes de Genève, is noted as a positive design element. Some owners desire a smaller diameter and half links for the bracelet, and the strap-changing mechanism is described as difficult. One reviewer points out the lack of lume and visible screws fastening the bracelet, while another notes the seconds hand can become invisible under certain lighting conditions. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale 37 highly for its impressive finishing and thin case at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact 37mm case is a notable strength, fitting almost every wrist perfectly. A weakness is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the lug-to-lug length, with some finding it too short and others not mentioning it as an issue.

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.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.