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Praesidus Rec SpecvsZelos Eagle 2

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Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rec Spec38mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Rec Spec40h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Rec Spec100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Rec Spec$235
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Nylon NATO 38mm
Anthracite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$235
$899

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What people say

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Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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