Which is cheaper, the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

At MSRP the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $1,999, against $2,700 for the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition — a $701 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours hours on the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition.

What movement does the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition run compared to the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

The Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition runs a automatic caliber (754), while the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton runs a manual (Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700).

Side by side

Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited EditionvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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

Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition

01-754-7785-4084-Set

MSRP $2,700

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

skyraider-40-skeleton-ti-damascus

MSRP $1,999

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition40mm

Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition38 hoursh

Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition50m

Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m

MSRP

Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition$2,700

Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Ti Damascus LE

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

754

Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38 hoursh

40h

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,700

$1,999

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What people say

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Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition

Overall, owners and reviewers praise the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition as a timeless and versatile watch suitable for everyday wear. The consensus is that it represents a solid choice for a first luxury watch, with a design expected to remain stylish for years to come.

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Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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