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Zelos Skyraider 2vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyraider 242mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Skyraider 240h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Skyraider 250m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Skyraider 2$2,399
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Mokume Gane
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Mokume
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Seiko NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,399
$399

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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