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Rolex Lady-DatejustvsZelos Nova 37

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Lady-Datejust
RolexLady-Datejust
MSRP $7,600
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899
What people say

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Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its elegant design and the 28mm case size, which is considered ideal for smaller wrists. The star dial is frequently highlighted as a stunning and balanced feature, striking a perfect chord between understated and eye-catching. Some owners find the all-gold versions too flashy for daily wear, while others appreciate them for special occasions, noting a significant price difference between full gold and mixed-metal configurations. Wait times for the Lady-Datejust can vary significantly, with some experiencing months of anticipation while others acquire theirs quickly. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its refined aesthetics and wearability, with the star dial being a particular point of admiration.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lady-Datejust28mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Lady-Datejust55h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Lady-Datejust100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Lady-Datejust$7,600
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
28mm
37mm
Thickness
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Oystersteel
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
Salmon
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,600
$899
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