Which is cheaper, the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

At MSRP the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $2,499, against $8,645 for the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm — a $6,146 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm carries a 62-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph.

What movement does the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm run compared to the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm uses the NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre and the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph uses the ETA 2894 Élaboré.

Side by side

Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mmvsZelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm

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MSRP $8,645

Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

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MSRP $2,499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm42mm

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm62h

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm100m

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph50m

MSRP

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm$8,645

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph$2,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

13.9mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.8mm

41mm

Material

Stainless Steel

ZircTi

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Skeleton

Meteorite LE

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Power Reserve

62h

40h

Complications

Chronograph, Skeleton

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$8,645

$2,499

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