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Vaer Design Navy SolarvsZelos Comet 39

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Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Design Navy Solar36mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Design Navy Solar40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Design Navy Solar100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Design Navy Solar$299
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
39mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Navy
Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$2,499

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What people say

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Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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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