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Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite TurquoisevsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise
NorqainIndependence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise
MSRP $4,407
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise40mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise41h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise100m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise$4,407
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.05mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.3mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Skeleton
Ti Damascus LE
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NORQAIN NN08S
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Complications
Skeleton
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,407
$1,999

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What people say

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Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise

The Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise is lauded for its well-finished, premium-feeling case and comfortable wearability. Reviewers note the chronometer-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement offers accurate timekeeping, and the watch's practicality is enhanced by a screw-down crown and 100m water resistance. The skeletonized dial, however, can present challenges for quick time legibility. This 40mm model is 12.05mm thick and features anthracite skeletonized bridges for contrast. Overall, reviewers praise the Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise for its comfortable wearability and premium case finishing at its price point.

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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