Fathers AeternavsZelos Comet 39

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Fathers Aeterna at true scale

Aeterna

Zelos Comet 39 at true scale

Comet 39

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.7mm

45mm

lowest

Thickness

10.5mm

7.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$762

lowest

$2,499

Movement

Landeron F100

ETA/Peseux 7001

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.7mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Tantalum LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Landeron F100
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$762
$2,499
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Fathers Aeterna

Owners widely appreciate the Fathers Orologio Small Seconds Automatico Swiss Made as a great value Swiss watch that dresses down nicely. Some find the dial's asymmetry satisfying, though others suggest the hour/minute sub-dials could be larger, and one owner personally could do without the sub-seconds dial. Overall, owners rate the Fathers Orologio Small Seconds Automatico Swiss Made highly for its value and versatile styling.

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.