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Venezianico Nereide MalachitevsZelos Comet 39

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Nereide Malachite
VenezianicoNereide Malachite
MSRP $1,495
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499
What people say

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Venezianico Nereide Malachite

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Malachite for its attractive design and refined finishing, with some finding it comparable to higher-end brands. However, one owner reported a bezel alignment issue where it was half a click off to the left, leading to a return. On balance, owners appreciate the Nereide Malachite for its build quality and aesthetic appeal, finding the brand's negative reputation unwarranted.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Malachite42mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Malachite40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Nereide Malachite200m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Nereide Malachite$1,495
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Tantalum LE
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$2,499
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