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Rolex Lady-DatejustvsZelos Nova 37

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Lady-Datejust
RolexLady-Datejust
MSRP $16,450
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely appreciate the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its timeless, classy look and perfect 28mm size for smaller wrists, with some finding it elegant and delicate as smaller watches return to style. Others associate the 28mm size with "grandma energy" and find it outdated. Some owners find certain configurations easy to acquire from an AD, while others note that specific configurations can take up to three months. One owner finds their GMF DJ31 runs fast, requiring frequent time adjustments, and notes the wide bezel is a common complaint, though they feel it's unnoticeable in person. Owners are split on the Rolex Lady-Datejust as an investment, with some suggesting it depreciates significantly and does not recover value, while others find specific models "sweet." Overall, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its classic aesthetic and suitability for smaller wrists, despite some concerns about size perception and investment value.

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$16,450
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
28mm
37mm
Thickness
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Gem-set
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
$16,450
$899
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