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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsZelos Comet 39

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What people say

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Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Comet 39
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.9mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
39mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Tantalum LE

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$2,499
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