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Seiko Captain WillardvsZelos Comet 39

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Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

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

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Captain Willard42.7mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Captain Willard70h
Comet 39
Water Resistance
Captain Willard200m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Captain Willard$1,300
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42.7mm
39mm
Thickness
13.2mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Dial Color
Black
Tantalum LE
Lume
LumiBrite
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$2,499
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