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NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 duovsZelos Skyraider 2

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Tetra 27 duo
NOMOS GlashütteTetra 27 duo
MSRP $2,090
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tetra 27 duo27.5mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
Tetra 27 duo53 hoursh
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
Tetra 27 duo50m
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
Tetra 27 duo$2,090
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
27.5mm
42mm
Thickness
6.1mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.5mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Mokume
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,090
$2,399

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 duo

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 duo for its ideal small and light wearing dimensions, beautiful dial that shifts with lighting, and gorgeous blued hands, with some finding its 27mm size perfect for vintage preferences. The watch is noted for its precise, Art Deco-inspired design and good finishing. However, some owners and reviewers consider the 27.5mm size too small, labeling it a women's watch, though others find it unisex and note its square shape can make it wear larger. One owner flags the buckle as disappointingly generic and the grey suede strap as prone to getting dirty. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 duo for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Zelos Skyraider 2

The Zelos Skyraider 2 is praised for its value, particularly offering unique dial materials like meteorite at a fraction of luxury prices, and its bronze case is noted for a warm glow. Reviewers and owners highlight the Flieger-inspired design and the use of a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, with BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova lume. Some owners find the skeletonized variant ideal for style over everyday legibility, while others note the brand's past designs have sometimes been hard to read or bulky. The Zelos Skyraider 2 is available in various materials and dial options, with prices ranging from $699 to $1,399. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Skyraider 2 highly for its distinctive materials and design at a competitive price point.

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