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NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date bluevsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Minimatik 39 date blue39.5mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Minimatik 39 date blue52 hoursh
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Minimatik 39 date blue50m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
Minimatik 39 date blue$3,730
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
7.5mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Ti Damascus LE
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 4601
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
52 hoursh
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,730
$1,999

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue

The NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue is praised for its playful yet sophisticated dial with turquoise and gold minute markers that shift appearance with light, and its short, tucked-in lugs contribute to a less bulky wear. Owners appreciate its contemporary design and suitability for both office and casual settings. Some owners wish the Minimatik were 1-2mm larger, and its price is noted as high, with some difficulty in finding it in shops. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue highly for its unique dial and comfortable, less bulky wear.

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.

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