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Boldr SafarivsZelos Comet 39

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Safari$449
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Tantalum LE
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$2,499

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What people say

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Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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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