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Vaer TraditionvsZelos Nova 37

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Tradition
VaerTradition
MSRP $179
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tradition36mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Tradition40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Tradition100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Tradition$179
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
8.4mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
37mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Tan
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$899

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What people say

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Vaer Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its wearable 36mm size, fitting smaller wrists well and offering a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its excellent finishing, smooth screw-down crown, and bright lume. However, some owners express dissatisfaction with the stainless steel bracelet's end links, finding them awkward, and one owner reported receiving the wrong size watch. A few users noted dust inside their watches, and the single-domed sapphire crystal's reflectivity was a point of criticism for one owner, while another found the "American Assembly" text awkward. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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.

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