Which is cheaper, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

At MSRP the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto is the cheaper of the two at $989, against $1,999 for the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton — a $1,010 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

The Smith & Bradley Draper Auto wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

The Smith & Bradley Draper Auto is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto.

What movement does the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto run compared to the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

The Smith & Bradley Draper Auto runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton runs a manual (Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700).

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Smith & Bradley Draper Auto

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MSRP $989

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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MSRP $1,999

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Draper Auto42mm

Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Draper Auto38h

Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Draper Auto100m

Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m

MSRP

Draper Auto$989

Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Ti Damascus LE

Lume

Superluminova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$989

$1,999

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