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Sternglas Naos SolarvsZelos Comet 39

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Solar

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Solar for its elegant Bauhaus-inspired minimalist dial, slim profile, and value for money. The scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal and functional date mechanism are noted as durable features, with one owner reporting good wear over a year. The solar power and accuracy are highlighted as practical advantages over automatic movements, which some find loud. However, opinions are split, with some owners finding the watch underwhelming and cheap-looking, like a toy, while others love its appearance in person and its clean, appealing design as a smartwatch alternative. The stock leather strap is described as decent but basic and potentially short for larger wrists, with one owner advising a third-party replacement for durability. One owner of a different variant noted the date font is too small to be useful.

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
Naos Solar38mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Naos Solar
Comet 39
Water Resistance
Naos Solar50m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Naos Solar$323
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Tantalum LE
Lume
Luminova Punkten
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Solar
Manual
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$2,499
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