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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving WatchvsZelos Comet 39

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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch

Owners widely praise the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch for its comfortable 39mm wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options. The watch's lume is noted as surprisingly bright, and its suitability for water activities is confirmed. However, some owners find the bezel difficult to turn and question its functionality as a true dive watch bezel due to its thinness, while others are deterred by the brand name. On balance, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch39mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch38h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch200m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch$899
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Thickness
12mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Tantalum LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$2,499
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