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Phoibos VoyagervsZelos Comet 39

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Voyager
PhoibosVoyager
MSRP $299
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Voyager39mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Voyager40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Voyager200m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Voyager$299
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
13.5mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
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
SII NH35
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$2,499

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What people say

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Phoibos Voyager

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager for its attractive MOP dial and good overall finishing, along with its fun octopus logo. However, reviewers and owners alike note that the red lettering on the red date wheel is illegible, and one owner reports the 13.5mm thick case can be prone to accidental knocks. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager highly for its attractive dial and finishing at the price point.

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.

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