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Zelos Skyraider 40 SkeletonvsZelos Vitesse

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Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Thickness
8.2mm
12.2mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Ti Damascus LE
Gulf

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
La Joux-Perret L100
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,999
$1,499

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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