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Dan Henry 1975vsZelos Comet 39

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1975
Dan Henry1975
MSRP $310
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197539mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
197540h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
1975150m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
1975$310
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
10.5mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
39mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$2,499

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1975

Owners and reviewers praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its excellent value, retro styling, attractive dial with orange accents, and thin, wearable case. The bubble crystal is a highlight, though some find the lume weak. The Miyota 9015 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. The push-pull crown means it is not a true diver, and the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro charm and superb value.

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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