Which is bigger, the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde or the Zelos Comet 39?

The Zelos Comet 39 wears larger at 39mm versus 29.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde — a 9.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde or the Zelos Comet 39?

The Zelos Comet 39 is rated to 50m versus 30m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde.

Which has a longer power reserve, the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde or the Zelos Comet 39?

The Zelos Comet 39 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 43 hours hours on the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde.

What movement does the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde run compared to the Zelos Comet 39?

Both watches run manual movements — the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde uses the Alpha | manual and the Zelos Comet 39 uses the ETA/Peseux 7001.

Side by side

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die FuchsteufelswildevsZelos Comet 39

Q: Which is cheaper, the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde or the Zelos Comet 39?

At MSRP the Zelos Comet 39 is the cheaper of the two at $2,499, against $2,930 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde — a $431 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

475

MSRP $2,930

Zelos Comet 39

zelos-comet-39

MSRP $2,499

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde29.5mm

Comet 3939mm

Power Reserve

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde43 hoursh

Comet 3940h

Water Resistance

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde30m

Comet 3950m

MSRP

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde$2,930

Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

29.5mm

39mm

Thickness

6.5mm

7.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

40.5mm

39mm

Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

—

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Caseback

—

Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Gold

Tantalum LE

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Alpha | manual

ETA/Peseux 7001

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

43 hoursh

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,930

$2,499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde is praised for its bold yet wearable color composition, featuring a lavender dial with a coppery/golden sub-dial, beige text, and a sky-blue seconds hand. Owners appreciate the classic, elegant, and compact dimensions of the Tetra line. One owner expressed a desire for the recessed sub-dial found on other models. Overall, reviewers and owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde highly for its unique and well-executed color palette.

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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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