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Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton
Finding alternatives to

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
40mm
Movement
Manual
Category
Skeleton
MSRP
$1,999
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is the Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto ($1,475) — common cross-shop and Open-heart / skeleton. If price is the constraint, the Seiko Presage Style60's at $715 (vs $1,999 for the Skyraider 40 Skeleton) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Zelos Artemis is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700) and Dress. Stepping up, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ($4,725) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Zelos Artemis
Zelosmicro

Artemis

3 variantsArtemis
40mm·Manual
$1,899MSRP
—Used
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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
Spinnakermicro

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

4 variantsCroft
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$425MSRP
—Used
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Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Metropolis

4 variantsSeries
41mm·Manual
$1,599MSRP
—Used
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Colomer & Sons Antarctica
Colomer & Sonsmicro

Antarctica

2 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic
$2,903MSRP
—Used
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Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton
Spinnakermicro

Croft 42 Skeleton

7 variantsCroft
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$435MSRP
—Used
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Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Quantum

3 variantsSeries
42mm·Manual
$2,389MSRP
—Used
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Edward Christopher The Manta Revelare — Forest Green Edition
Edward Christophermicro
Manta

The Manta Revelare — Forest Green Edition

6 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,732MSRP
—Used
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Duxot Atlantica Skeleton Automatic
Duxotmicro

Atlantica Skeleton Automatic

6 variantsAtlantica Skeleton
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$360MSRP
—Used
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Lilienthal Berlin Neolux Skeleton – Dark Grey
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Neolux Skeleton – Dark Grey

42mm·Automatic
$679MSRP
—Used
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Lilienthal Berlin Neolux Skeleton Black Orange Stainless Steel Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Neolux Skeleton Black Orange Stainless Steel Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America

2 variantsNeolux Skeleton
42mm
$679MSRP
—Used
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Depancel Pista GT
Depancelmicro

Pista GT

4 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic
$1,038MSRP
—Used
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Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Pioneer

5 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic
$699MSRP
—Used
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

36/40mm
6 variantsJazzmaster Skeleton Auto
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variantsChemin des Tourelles Skeleton
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variantsGentleman Open Heart
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto

42mm·Automatic
$2,275MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch

4 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic
$1,995MSRP
—Used
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Tissot T-Complication Squelette
Tissot

T-Complication Squelette

43mm·Manual
$2,295MSRP
—Used
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Yema YEMA x Alain Silberstein Limited Edition
Yema
Collaborations

YEMA x Alain Silberstein Limited Edition

40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,732MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Day Date Auto

42mm·Automatic
$1,245MSRP
—Used
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Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Arctic Steel Navigator

41mm·Quartz
$1,000MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton
Yema Granvelle CMM.29
Yema

Granvelle CMM.29

3 variantsGranvelle
39mm·Automatic
$1,913MSRP
—Used
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Marathon Jeep Rubicon GSAR
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Rubicon GSAR

Ref. WW194006SS-4101-KIT
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,100MSRP
—Used
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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher Ward

C1 Jump Hour Mk V

3 variantsC1 Jump Hour Mk V
40mm·Automatic
$3,095MSRP
—Used
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Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

39.5mm·Automatic
$715MSRP
—Used
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Orient Helios
Orient

Helios

4 variantsHelios
40.5mm·Automatic
$335MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton
Orient Bambino Open Heart
Orient

Bambino Open Heart

2 variantsBambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
—Used
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Orient Esteem II
Orient

Esteem II

41mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
—Used
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Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPM

41mm·Manual
$780MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Le Locle Open Heart
Tissot

Le Locle Open Heart

39.3mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto

38/42mm
4 variantsKhaki Field Auto
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variantsHeritage 1938
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field King Auto

2 variantsKhaki Field King Auto
40mm·Automatic
$845MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Septante Blue
Swatch

Septante Blue

Ref. SUOZ181
41mm·Quartz
—MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Slim Auto

40mm·Automatic
$825MSRP
—Used
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Yema Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/
Yema

Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/

38.5mm·Quartz
$499MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto
Christopher Ward
Bel Canto

C1 Bel Canto

10 variantsBel Canto
40mm·Automatic
$4,725MSRP
—Used
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Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm DLC Anthracite Orange
Norqain

Independence Skeleton 40mm DLC Anthracite Orange

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,865MSRP
—Used
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Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise
Norqain

Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,407MSRP
—Used
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Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 39mm
Norqain

Wild ONE Skeleton 39mm

4 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,627MSRP
—Used
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Hublot Big Bang Meca 10 45mm Power Reserve
Hublot

Big Bang Meca 10 45mm Power Reserve

3 variantsBig Bang
45mm·Manual·100m WR
$27,400MSRP
—Used
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Garrick S3 Timepiece
Garrick

S3 Timepiece

42mm·Manual·100m WR
$41,212MSRP
—Used
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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher Ward
Bel Canto

C1 Bel Canto Classic

6 variantsBel Canto
40mm·Automatic
$5,340MSRP
—Used
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Hublot Big Bang Meca 10 45mm Power Reserve
Hublot

Big Bang Meca 10 45mm Power Reserve

2 variantsBig Bang
45mm·Manual·100m WR
$25,200MSRP
—Used
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Yema YEMA x Silberstein Marine 2 CMM.20 Limited Edition
Yema
Collaborations

YEMA x Silberstein Marine 2 CMM.20 Limited Edition

40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,425MSRP
—Used
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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher Ward

Twelve X Black Shadow

Ref. C12-41A5D1-SD0K0-B0
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,275MSRP
—Used
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Hublot Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic
Hublot
Big Bang

Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic

5 variantsBig Bang
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$25,200MSRP
—Used
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TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph

Ref. CDD2180.FT8120
42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
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