Which is cheaper, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Zelos Eagle 2?

At MSRP the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is the cheaper of the two at $398, against $899 for the Zelos Eagle 2 — a $501 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Zelos Eagle 2?

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Zelos Eagle 2 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 run compared to the Zelos Eagle 2?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Zelos Eagle 2 uses the La Joux-Perret G100.

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0vsZelos Eagle 2

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0

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MSRP $398

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MSRP $899

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Layer 2.042mm

Eagle 239mm

Power Reserve

Layer 2.0—

Eagle 2—

Water Resistance

Layer 2.0100m

Eagle 2100m

MSRP

Layer 2.0$398

Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Anthracite

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$398

$899

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