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.

Aeterna

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 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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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