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Rolex Lady-DatejustvsZelos Comet 39

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Lady-Datejust
RolexLady-Datejust
MSRP $9,150
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its elegant design and beautiful dials, with many finding the 28mm case size perfect for smaller wrists. Some owners report excellent timekeeping and that the watch looks even better in person than in photos. Availability and pricing are significant concerns, with some users noting long wait times from authorized dealers while others received watches quickly, and vintage examples are seen by some as overpriced compared to market value. One owner noted the date wheel printing appeared low in the window. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its elegant aesthetics and comfortable wearability on smaller wrists.

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
Lady-Datejust28mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Lady-Datejust55h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Lady-Datejust100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Lady-Datejust$9,150
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
28mm
39mm
Thickness
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Rolesor
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow 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
Silver
Tantalum LE
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
2236
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
55h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,150
$2,499
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