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Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVDvsZelos Comet 39

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Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD

Cincinnati Watch Company owners praise its legibility and slim case, with appreciation for the hand length and design. One owner notes the watch gains approximately 2 seconds per day. The acrylic crystal and stamped clasp are identified as lower-end materials, though customer service is highlighted as excellent. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company well for its vintage-inspired design and legibility.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD36mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD45h
Comet 39
Water Resistance
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD30m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD$650
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
0mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
39mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
Multiple
Tantalum LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
ETA/Peseux 7001
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
18
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$2,499
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