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Eza 1972 DivervsZelos Skyraider 2

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1972 Diver
Eza1972 Diver
MSRP $1,411
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399
What people say

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Eza 1972 Diver

Owners widely praise the Eza 1972 Diver for its faithful vintage design, thin 39.6mm case, and excellent value, with one owner noting it surpasses other watches in bezel action, crown comfort, and packaging. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported to be exceptionally accurate, running at nearly 0 seconds per day. Some find the bezel action stiff. Overall, owners rate the Eza 1972 Diver highly for its exceptional vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1972 Diver39.6mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
1972 Diver41h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
1972 Diver200m
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
1972 Diver$1,411
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
39.6mm
42mm
Thickness
11.95mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Mokume

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,411
$2,399
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