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Eza 1972vsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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What people say

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Eza 1972

Owners widely praise the Eza 1972 for its faithful vintage re-issue design and excellent value, with many considering it superior to comparable models. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its thin case and quality straps, with one owner noting a slicker bezel and more comfortable crown. Some find the 30m water resistance limiting, a point also raised by reviewers who contrast it with a larger variant. On balance, the consensus is that the Eza 1972 is highly regarded for its vintage aesthetic and strong value proposition.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197235.8mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
197240h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
Water Resistance
197230m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
1972$1,411
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
35.8mm
40mm
Thickness
11.3mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,411
$1,999
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