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Zelos Tuxedo (sellita)vsRolex 1908

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What people say

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Zelos Tuxedo (sellita)

Owners widely praise the Zelos Tuxedo (sellita) for its surprising quality and versatile design at its $629 price, highlighting the deep starburst dial and orange accents. The Sellita SW215 hand-wound movement, sapphire crystal with inner AR coating, lume, water resistance, and Horween leather strap are also appreciated. Frustration exists within the community regarding Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs and scalping. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Tuxedo (sellita) highly for its impressive build and aesthetic appeal at the price point.

Rolex 1908

Owners widely praise the Rolex 1908 for its slim 39mm case, elegant design, and display caseback showcasing the automatic caliber 7140. Reviewers note its half-domed, half-fluted bezel and 50m water resistance. However, a significant number of owners and reviewers question the Rolex 1908's value proposition, citing its high price point and comparing it unfavorably to competitors, with some suggesting it is overpriced. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Rolex 1908 a visually appealing dress watch but are divided on its value relative to its cost.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tuxedo (sellita)39mm
190839mm
Power Reserve
Tuxedo (sellita)
190867h
Water Resistance
Tuxedo (sellita)50m
190850m
MSRP
Tuxedo (sellita)$629
1908$28,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
18kt Yellow Gold
Finish
18 kt yellow gold

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Tuxedo (Sellita)
Black
Indices
Index

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
ETA/Peseux 7001
7140
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
67h
Jewels
0
38
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Small Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$629
$28,850
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