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Longines Record 39mm GoldvsZelos Comet 39

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Longines Record 39mm Gold

Owners widely praise the Longines Record 39mm Gold for its elegant wearability and dressy appearance, with many appreciating its sharp blue hands and chronometer-certified automatic movement. Some owners find the 39mm case comfortable and suitable for various wrist sizes, while others note it feels delicate. The dial is a point of contention, with some finding it beautiful and unique, while one owner describes it as underwhelming. Accuracy is generally reported as excellent, with one owner noting it kept spot on time over 1.5 weeks. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Record 39mm Gold highly for its value and classic dress watch aesthetic.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Record 39mm Gold39mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Record 39mm Gold
Comet 39
Water Resistance
Record 39mm Gold
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Record 39mm Gold$4,200
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
0mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
39mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Gold / steel two-tone
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White matt
Tantalum LE
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,200
$2,499
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