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Rolex Day-DatevsZelos Comet 39

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

Day-Date
RolexDay-Date
MSRP $65,400
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499
What people say

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Rolex Day-Date

Owners widely appreciate the Rolex Day-Date for its historical significance and beauty, with some finding the 36mm size perfect and others preferring larger variants. The "President" bracelet is noted for its jewelry-like drape, and some specific dial configurations are trading above retail. Owners report wait times of one to six months for full gold models from authorized dealers, which are generally easier to acquire than stainless steel sports models. The plating on a BP factory 36mm Day-Date remained strong after two years of wear, with its movement running within -1 to 3 seconds per day. Some owners find stone dials unique and potentially value-retaining, while others debate the aesthetics of specific dials and bezels. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Day-Date highly for its historical significance and the refined feel of its "President" bracelet.

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

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Day-Date36mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Day-Date70h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Day-Date100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Day-Date$65,400
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
18 kt yellow gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt Everose gold
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Tantalum LE
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
3255
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
32
25
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$65,400
$2,499
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