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Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11vsZelos Comet 39

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

Vince Speranza A-11
PraesidusVince Speranza A-11
MSRP $359
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vince Speranza A-1142mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Vince Speranza A-1140h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Vince Speranza A-11100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Vince Speranza A-11$359
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
NH35
Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$2,499

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What people say

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Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11 for its vintage aesthetic, readable dial, and distinctive top-hat crystal. However, community members report mixed accuracy, with one owner experiencing a gain of 24 seconds per day and another noting the lume on the hands is disappointing. One owner experienced a broken crystal after a drop, though it was replaced by the brand. On balance, owners appreciate the Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11 for its vintage charm and unique crystal, despite some reservations about lume and timekeeping consistency.

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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