Which is cheaper, the Forward Watch Co. Reminder or the Zelos Comet 39?

At MSRP the Forward Watch Co. Reminder is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $2,499 for the Zelos Comet 39 — a $2,199 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Forward Watch Co. Reminder or the Zelos Comet 39?

The Forward Watch Co. Reminder wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Zelos Comet 39 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Forward Watch Co. Reminder or the Zelos Comet 39?

The Forward Watch Co. Reminder is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Zelos Comet 39.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Forward Watch Co. Reminder or the Zelos Comet 39?

The Forward Watch Co. Reminder carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Comet 39.

What movement does the Forward Watch Co. Reminder run compared to the Zelos Comet 39?

The Forward Watch Co. Reminder runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH38), while the Zelos Comet 39 runs a manual (ETA/Peseux 7001).

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Forward Watch Co.Reminder

MSRP $300

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MSRP $2,499

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reminder40mm

Comet 3939mm

Power Reserve

Reminder41h

Comet 3940h

Water Resistance

Reminder100m

Comet 3950m

MSRP

Reminder$300

Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Tantalum LE

Lume

Super-Luminova BGW9Strap: FKM Rubber + Nylon NATO

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38

ETA/Peseux 7001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$2,499

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