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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsZelos Comet 39

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.4mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
39mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Tantalum LE
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$2,499

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

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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