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Zelos

Comet 39

39mmmanual$1,999 list priceAnnounced October 2025

A slim 39mm hand-wound dress-sports watch from Singapore's Zelos, using a Peseux 7001 with redesigned bridges and small seconds at 6. This version has an engraved guilloché mother-of-pearl dial with blue PVD accents; other launch versions use meteorite and stone dials.

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Creator Consensus

Very positive

6 reviews: 6 positive, 0 mixed, 0 negative. 5 of 6 recommend it.

Most reviewers are struck by the depth of the exotic dial materials and the decorated, skeletonised movement, and most feel it delivers more than similarly priced or pricier rivals. Most also praise the thin, supple bracelet. Several single out the bright lume, the slim case that wears comfortably, and a design that feels genuinely original rather than derivative.

Where they differ. One reviewer thinks the dial design may push too far, and a couple of reviewers are more reserved about the dial and the bracelet than the rest.

Most praised

Exotic dial materials show striking depth and detail5 of 6
- Worn & Wound Praises the captivating depth of the dial.the captivating depth of its dialRead it in context
- Time+Tide Finds the dial variants extremely cool and richly detailed.The dials are indeed insanely coolRead it in context
- Bruce Williams Finds the extraterrestrial meteorite a beautiful dial material.I love that this alloy did not originate on our planetWatch from 0:56
- Bruce Williams Judges its Widmanstätten pattern and coloration better than far pricier Omega meteorite dials.better coloration than ones that I've seen from Omega that cost north of $10,000Watch from 1:55
- Adrian Barker Appreciates the glistening crystallized titanium flakes on the tantalum edition dial.you can actually see the flakes of titanium as they kind of glistenWatch from 4:23
- Adrian Barker Finds the Vulcan's pairing of forged carbon and tiger eye stone an interesting contrast.It's an interesting contrast between the complex but colorlessWatch from 5:21
- This Watch That Watch Considers the dial finishing top-notch and technically well executed.the finishing of the dial is topnotch and it's really well done from a technical perspectiveWatch from 7:13
- This Watch That Watch Finds the mirror-polished tiger's eye centre exceptionally crisp and smooth.polished and incredibly crisp. It's flat and as smoothWatch from 5:20
Skeletonised, decorated movement is a visual highlight5 of 6
- Time+Tide Appreciates the redesigned bridges and decoration that give the movement a modern look.completely redesigned bridges that offer a more modern aestheticRead it in context
- Bruce Williams Considers the skeletonised, engraved, blued-screw movement beautiful.I think it looks beautiful.Watch from 4:19
- Adrian Barker Finds the semi-skeletonized, sandblasted and PVD-coated movement gains real visual depth.And all of this just adds to a lot of depth.Watch from 3:24
- Adrian Barker Notes that the wheels, jewels and blued screws stand out against the dark plates.the wheels and jewels really stand out along with those blued screwsWatch from 3:24
- Just the Watch Finds the skeletonised, decorated rework labour-intensive and distinctive.This is a laborintensive process that really makes this watch uniqueWatch from 6:13
- Just the Watch Enjoys viewing the reworked movement through the display caseback.this beautiful rework can be appreciated through the sapphire crystal on the case backWatch from 6:13
- This Watch That Watch Considers the movement nicely decorated, offering more than typical sub-$2,000 Sellita builds.But this is a very nicely done movementWatch from 5:48
- This Watch That Watch Likes the contrast of brass gears against blackened bridges.gears really pop against the blacked out bridgesWatch from 6:15
- This Watch That Watch Finds it smooth and worth looking at through the caseback.The movement feels smooth and it's actually one that I would pay to look atWatch from 7:13
Delivers more than similarly priced or pricier rivals5 of 6
- Worn & Wound Calls it a relatively affordable entry into stone dials.offers a relatively affordable entry into the beauty and incredible intricacy of stone dialsRead it in context
- Bruce Williams Feels the dial quality relative to expensive rivals strengthens the value proposition.So, that's just kind of enhancing that value propositionWatch from 1:55
- Bruce Williams Says it ticks the boxes including fair price.original, exotic materials, bold colors, good loom, fair priceWatch from 0:28
- Adrian Barker Notes that a tantalum case is rarely found at this price point.it's then rare to find it in a watch at this price pointWatch from 4:23
- Just the Watch Considers its technical achievements among the best in its price category.some of the most stunning technical achievements I've seen in a watch in this price categoryWatch from 3:19
- This Watch That Watch Sees it as an example of micro brands delivering a lot for the money.some of these micro brands giving you a lot for your moneyWatch from 10:32
- This Watch That Watch Believes it offers more movement, dial and bracelet than similarly priced rivals.I'd say you get more for your money in the Zeos movement dial braceletWatch from 11:01
Bracelet is thin, supple and well made4 of 6
- Time+Tide Finds the bracelet thin, supple and luxurious.thin, malleable, and feels luxuriousRead it in context
- Bruce Williams Finds the bracelet smooth and pleasingly light-catching.It's smooth on the wrist, but it reflects a lot of light.Watch from 2:52
- Just the Watch Describes the steel bracelet as very high quality.extremely high quality stainless steel braceletWatch from 1:24
- This Watch That Watch Finds the bracelet thin and tightly machined, rating it a solid seven on rattle.The bracelet is thin and it's really tightly machinedWatch from 6:15
Lume is unusually bright and effective3 of 6
- Time+Tide Notes the lumed skeleton hands keep the watch usable at night.skeletonised, luminescent hands that ensure usability continues well into the nightRead it in context
- Bruce Williams Rates the lume as excellent, which is unusual for a thin daily watch.Super Luminoa, and as per usual, it's awesomeWatch from 2:52
- Just the Watch Calls the bright, orange-glowing lume the most successful coloured lume seen.I've never seen it done this successfully. So, technically, I'm blown away.Watch from 8:38
Slim, compact case wears comfortably3 of 6
- Time+Tide Considers the 39mm size, slim thickness and 45mm lug-to-lug ideal.the proportions are right where we want themRead it in context
- Bruce Williams Highlights the case as thin and trim at 39mm and 9.4mm.it's thin, it's trim, 39 mm in case diameterWatch from 2:24
- Time+Tide Feels the considered thickness puts it in the ideal wearability zone.the Comet is right in that golden spot of wearabilityRead it in context
- Just the Watch Finds the watch extremely thin and pleasant to wear.are incredibly thin, and feel wonderful on the wristWatch from 3:48
- Just the Watch Credits the slim head with good weight distribution and comfort.This gives it an excellent weight distribution that helps it to wear very comfortablyWatch from 5:44
- Time+Tide Finds the compact, slim package distinctive.compact, slimline package that is both wearable and quite uniqueRead it in context

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Sits snugly and refined on the wrist3 of 6
- Worn & Wound Sharply angled lugs help it sit snugly on the wrist.The sharply angled lugs ensure the watch fits snugly against the wristRead it in context
- Worn & Wound Notes the watch fits snugly against the wrist thanks to the lug design.fits snugly against the wristRead it in context
- Time+Tide Says it sits beautifully on the wrist, helped by the tapered bracelet.The watch sits on the wrist beautifullyRead it in context
- Bruce Williams Says it wears very well and feels refined.So, it wears so well. It's thin. It feels refined.Watch from 2:24
- Bruce Williams Likes the wrist presence and fit.I really like the presence, the fit, and how this attracts the eyeWatch from 2:52
Crisp brushed and polished case finishing3 of 6
- Worn & Wound Likes polished lugs contrasting with the brushed case and crown.offers a nice contrast in texture to the brushed case and crownRead it in context
- Time+Tide Notes carefully executed brushed and polished facets on the case.which feature carefully brushed and polished finishesRead it in context
- This Watch That Watch Rates the case finishing highly for the price, with decent polish.The case is also really well finished for this price pointWatch from 7:13
- This Watch That Watch Notes good edge retention on the case.Edge retention is decent as wellWatch from 7:13
Clasp and quick-adjust system are excellent3 of 6
- Bruce Williams Notes the heavy milled clasp balances the watch and stops it sliding.it's fairly heavy so it balances out the watch while you're wearing itWatch from 5:15
- Bruce Williams Welcomes the sliding quick-adjust system and tool-free removable end links.I love seeing that here on thisWatch from 5:15
- Just the Watch Considers this push-button clasp Zelos's best version, simple and elegant.It's a simple, beautiful, and elegant way to handle a micro adjustment systemWatch from 1:52
- This Watch That Watch Rates the clasp excellent and appreciates the quick-release system.The clasp for the bracelet is excellent and the addition of quick releaseWatch from 7:13
Genuinely original design rather than a homage3 of 6
- Worn & Wound Credits the brand with putting its own spin on a trendy dial type.offering enthusiasts on-trend options while still adding their own takeRead it in context
- Just the Watch Calls the dial unmistakably unique regardless of taste.Watch from 8:10
- This Watch That Watch Sees genuine originality instead of a homage design.not just some offtheshelf homage design. And I get that as wellWatch from 11:30
Natural materials make every dial unique2 of 6
- Worn & Wound Highlights the natural stone material guaranteeing each dial is unique.every dial design will be one of a kindRead it in context
- Adrian Barker Values that each weathered P-51 dial will be unique.that means that every single dial is going to be uniqueWatch from 6:21
Slips easily under shirt cuffs for dressier wear2 of 6
- Bruce Williams Reaches for it whenever wearing a button-up shirt or sport coat.anytime I'm wearing a button-up shirt or a sport coat, I wear this oneWatch from 3:50
- Just the Watch Notes it slides easily under long-sleeve cuffs.it's easily slim enough to slide under the cuff of any long sleeve shirtWatch from 5:44
Faceted case and angular crown well executed2 of 6
- Time+Tide Likes the small faceted angles and angular crown, which distinguish the case.The effect is cool because it separates the Comet from the crowdRead it in context
- Time+Tide Judges the overall case design well executed.the overall case design is well executedRead it in context
- This Watch That Watch Finds the crown solid and pleasant to handle.The crown has a little bit of flare to it. It's solid. It's pleasant to hold.Watch from 4:22
Tight tolerances and solid build quality2 of 6
- This Watch That Watch Praises precise tolerances with no play between case and bracelet.There's no play whatsoever between the case and the braceletWatch from 6:43
- Just the Watch Believes build quality and technical execution will satisfy buyers.I don't think you're going to be disappointed at this watch from the technical and build quality standpointWatch from 9:08

Most criticised

Dial design may push too far1 of 6
- Just the Watch Wonders whether the design direction went too far.pushing things a little too far in the designWatch from 0:00
- Just the Watch Impressed Zelos could do so much with the dial, but questions whether it should have.I'm just not sure if they should haveWatch from 8:38

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By aspect

PositiveMixedNegative

How reviewers judged each aspect; one square per reviewer who discussed it
Dial		Praised
Design		Praised
Wearability		Praised
Bracelet & strap		Mostly liked
Movement		Praised
Originality		Praised
Value		Praised
Case & proportions		Praised
Finishing & build		Praised
Versatility		Mostly liked
Functionality		Few mentions

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The reviews

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This Watch That Watch

Hands on: Zelos Comet 39 Vulcan

Video, 12 minHands-on reviewFeb 2026

PositiveRecommends, with caveats

A well-executed, distinctive micro-brand watch whose excellent dial, clasp and decorated movement deliver strong value at $2,000. Minor gripes include a cramped-looking movement, sharp bracelet edges and the chapter ring. It is compelling only if the bold dial appeals.

Suits: Younger buyers with colourful personalities who want a statement dial that stands out

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What they said, point by point

Dialmixed: Considers the dial finishing top-notch and technically well executed. 7:13
Finds the mirror-polished tiger's eye centre exceptionally crisp and smooth. 5:20
Likes how the orange-filled hands match the tiger's eye. 5:20
Feels the outer chapter ring with printed indices is unnecessary and out of place. 8:09
Case & proportionspositive: Finds the crown solid and pleasant to handle. 4:22
Appreciates that the polished bezel is not overly thick or attention-seeking. 4:22
Short, thin lugs make the central case appear more prominent. 4:22
Finishing & buildpositive: Rates the case finishing highly for the price, with decent polish. 7:13
Notes good edge retention on the case. 7:13
Praises precise tolerances with no play between case and bracelet. 6:43
Movementmixed: Considers the movement nicely decorated, offering more than typical sub-$2,000 Sellita builds. 5:48
Likes the contrast of brass gears against blackened bridges. 6:15
Finds it smooth and worth looking at through the caseback. 7:13
Feels the movement looks too small and cramped behind the display back. 6:15
Bracelet & strapmixed: Rates the clasp excellent and appreciates the quick-release system. 7:13
Finds the bracelet thin and tightly machined, rating it a solid seven on rattle. 6:15
Prefers the brushed centre links for hiding scratches. 6:43
Angular bracelet edges can dig in if sizing is off. 8:09
Wearabilitymixed: Describes a great wearing experience apart from the bracelet's sharpness. 11:30
Designpositive: Finds the overall design well balanced. 7:40
Characterises the case as technical and futuristic rather than soft and round. 3:53
Versatilitymixed: Questions whether the bold dial suits daily wear or only special occasions. 8:09
Still expects it could get a fair amount of wrist time. 8:37
Stresses the unconventional dial makes it a niche choice. 8:37
Originalitypositive: Sees genuine originality instead of a homage design. 11:30
Valuepositive: Sees it as an example of micro brands delivering a lot for the money. 10:32
Believes it offers more movement, dial and bracelet than similarly priced rivals. 11:01
Finds the packaging stiff and not premium enough for the price. 3:24
Compared with: Formex Essence: Formex has chronometer movement and slightly better machining; Zelos more striking.
NOMOS Club Sport: NOMOS costs more with better movement, but its clasp is inferior.
Zodiac Sea Wolf: Similar price; Zelos clearly ahead on movement, dial and bracelet.

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Worn & Wound

Review: the Zelos Comet 39 ‘MOP’

ArticleHands-on reviewNov 2025Words By Meg Tocci

Very positiveRecommends

An enthusiastic review praising the guilloché mother-of-pearl dial as a remarkable feat at this price, with true-to-size, snug wear. The only real complaint is the bracelet's polished centre links competing with the reflective dial.

Suits: Enthusiasts wanting an affordable entry into intricate stone dials

Disclosure: Brand loaner

What the review says, point by point

Dialpositive: Highlights the natural stone material guaranteeing each dial is unique.
Praises the captivating depth of the dial.
Notes the applied Arabic numerals lend a slightly sporty feel.
Finishing & buildpositive: Considers guilloché engraving on mother of pearl at this price remarkable.
Likes polished lugs contrasting with the brushed case and crown.
Case & proportionspositive: Finds it wears as a true-to-size 39mm.
Sharply angled lugs help it sit snugly on the wrist.
Wearabilitypositive: Notes the watch fits snugly against the wrist thanks to the lug design.
Bracelet & strapmixed: Rates comfort and flexibility as merely acceptable for the price.
Feels the polished centre links detract from the mother-of-pearl dial.
Would personally swap to a navy or white leather strap to let the dial shine.
Valuepositive: Calls it a relatively affordable entry into stone dials.
Originalitypositive: Credits the brand with putting its own spin on a trendy dial type.

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Time+Tide

The Zelos Comet 39 lands with out-of-this-world dials and down-to-earth proportions

ArticleHands-on reviewNov 2025Tom Austin

Very positiveRecommends

The reviewer sees the Comet 39 as a showcase of Zelos's dial and case design skills. The dials are striking, the proportions and wearability are ideal, the bracelet feels luxurious, and the compact pilot design seems future-proof.

Suits: Those wanting a compact, slim pilot's watch with unusual natural-material dials

What the review says, point by point

Case & proportionspositive: Considers the 39mm size, slim thickness and 45mm lug-to-lug ideal.
Likes the small faceted angles and angular crown, which distinguish the case.
Judges the overall case design well executed.
Wearabilitypositive: Feels the considered thickness puts it in the ideal wearability zone.
Says it sits beautifully on the wrist, helped by the tapered bracelet.
Dialpositive: Finds the dial variants extremely cool and richly detailed.
Says the dial options are so appealing that picking one is hard.
Notes the lumed skeleton hands keep the watch usable at night.
Bracelet & strappositive: Finds the bracelet thin, supple and luxurious.
Feels it balances luxury and tool-watch character well.
Sees a resemblance to the Land-Dweller bracelet but thinks it looks great.
Finishing & buildpositive: Notes carefully executed brushed and polished facets on the case.
Movementpositive: Appreciates the redesigned bridges and decoration that give the movement a modern look.
Originalitypositive: Finds the compact, slim package distinctive.
Designpositive: Believes the restrained, size-considered pilot's design will age well.
Compared with: Rolex Land-Dweller: Bracelet's angular aesthetic has a hint of the Land-Dweller.

Read on timeandtidewatches.com

Just the Watch

Zelos Aims for Luxury: Is the Comet 39 Really 3x Better

Video, 11 minHands-on reviewOct 2025

PositiveRecommends, with caveats

Sees the Comet 39 as a technical showcase with a heavily reworked ultra-thin movement, excellent comfort, a superb clasp and impressive orange lume. Questions whether the busy, polarising dial design went too far, and warns budget-focused Zelos fans may face sticker shock.

Suits: Zelos fans wanting to step up to luxury-level quality

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What they said, point by point

Movementpositive: Finds the skeletonised, decorated rework labour-intensive and distinctive. 6:13
Enjoys viewing the reworked movement through the display caseback. 6:13
Reassured that the movement is in current production, avoiding vintage reliability concerns. 6:43
Dialmixed: Calls the bright, orange-glowing lume the most successful coloured lume seen. 8:38
Unsure about the particular shade of orange used on the dial. 8:38
Expects the tiger's eye and forged carbon dial to be polarising. 7:40
Thinks the no-date, small-seconds layout was adapted tastefully. 7:12
Designmixed: Wonders whether the design direction went too far. 0:00
Impressed Zelos could do so much with the dial, but questions whether it should have. 8:38
Wearabilitypositive: Finds the watch extremely thin and pleasant to wear. 3:48
Credits the slim head with good weight distribution and comfort. 5:44
Notes it slides easily under long-sleeve cuffs. 5:44
Bracelet & strappositive: Describes the steel bracelet as very high quality. 1:24
Considers this push-button clasp Zelos's best version, simple and elegant. 1:52
Finishing & buildpositive: Believes build quality and technical execution will satisfy buyers. 9:08
Originalitypositive: Calls the dial unmistakably unique regardless of taste. 8:10
Valuemixed: Considers its technical achievements among the best in its price category. 3:19
Warns fans of Zelos's cheaper watches may experience sticker shock. 3:48
Compared with: Zelos Comet (original, Sellita SW215): New version is thinner, with a far more refined and finished movement.

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Adrian Barker

NEW Zelos Comet 39mm - Made from P-51 Mustang

Video, 8 minFirst lookOct 2025

Positive

This sponsored launch overview is mostly specs and pricing. The reviewer is enthusiastic about the unusual dial materials, especially the P-51 Mustang edition, and likes the depth of the reworked movement. There is little critical evaluation.

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What they said, point by point

Movementpositive: Finds the semi-skeletonized, sandblasted and PVD-coated movement gains real visual depth. 3:24
Notes that the wheels, jewels and blued screws stand out against the dark plates. 3:24
Speaks approvingly of the slower beat rate. 2:26
Dialpositive: Appreciates the glistening crystallized titanium flakes on the tantalum edition dial. 4:23
Finds the Vulcan's pairing of forged carbon and tiger eye stone an interesting contrast. 5:21
Values that each weathered P-51 dial will be unique. 6:21
Designpositive: Picks the 51 limited edition as favourite for its monotone colourway with light blue subdial accent. 5:51
Originalitypositive: Considers the dial made from a real P-51 Mustang exhaust cowling special. 6:21
Stresses how difficult the tantalum edition is to manufacture. 4:53
Valuepositive: Notes that a tantalum case is rarely found at this price point. 4:23

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Bruce Williams

Zelos showing just how good they've become- Comet 39

Video, 8 minHands-on reviewOct 2025

Very positiveRecommends

An enthusiastic take presenting the Comet 39 as another Zelos hit: a striking meteorite dial, thin refined case, excellent lume, a decorated Swiss movement, a well-engineered bracelet and strong value. The only quibble is a watch running slightly fast.

Suits: Buyers wanting a thin, dressy-leaning daily watch with an exotic dial

What they said, point by point

Dialpositive: Finds the extraterrestrial meteorite a beautiful dial material. 0:56
Judges its Widmanstätten pattern and coloration better than far pricier Omega meteorite dials. 1:55
Rates the lume as excellent, which is unusual for a thin daily watch. 2:52
Enjoys the lumed ring on the caseback as a fun detail. 3:20
Case & proportionspositive: Highlights the case as thin and trim at 39mm and 9.4mm. 2:24
Wearabilitypositive: Says it wears very well and feels refined. 2:24
Likes the wrist presence and fit. 2:52
Bracelet & strappositive: Finds the bracelet smooth and pleasingly light-catching. 2:52
Notes the heavy milled clasp balances the watch and stops it sliding. 5:15
Welcomes the sliding quick-adjust system and tool-free removable end links. 5:15
Movementpositive: Considers the skeletonised, engraved, blued-screw movement beautiful. 4:19
Reports the sample running a bit fast, needing minor regulation. 4:19
Designpositive: Appreciates how the porthole movement echoes the sunken dial plane. 4:48
Functionalitymixed: Sees the anti-reflective coating as important for dial clarity. 4:48
Advises against swimming with the watch. 6:10
Versatilitypositive: Reaches for it whenever wearing a button-up shirt or sport coat. 3:50
Valuepositive: Feels the dial quality relative to expensive rivals strengthens the value proposition. 1:55
Says it ticks the boxes including fair price. 0:28

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Specifications

Case: 39mm, 316L stainless steel
Thickness: 9.4mm
Lug to lug: 45mm
Movement: ETA/Peseux 7001 with reworked bridges (manual)
Power reserve: 42 hours
Water resistance: 50m
Crystal: box sapphire; sapphire display caseback
Bracelet or strap: tapered (20-16mm) steel five-link bracelet with push-button quick-adjust clasp
Announced: October 2025
List price (US): $1,999zeloswatches.com regular price $1,999 for the 'MOP' version (Sept 2026).

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