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Orient Star Modern SkeletonvsZelos Blacktip 41

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What people say

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Orient Star Modern Skeleton

The Orient Star Modern Skeleton's 70-hour power reserve and silicon escape wheel are highlighted as key strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified across the reviews.

Zelos Blacktip 41

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is widely praised for its exceptional quality and value, featuring a titanium case, sapphire crystal, and a reliable Miyota 9015 movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-proportioned 41mm case with strong ergonomics, a 47.5mm lug-to-lug, and a 11.5mm thickness, making it a comfortable diver for many. The watch boasts eye-catching dials with grained textures and degrade effects, complemented by large applied indices, a lume-filled crown, and strong two-tone lume. The bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. The Miyota 9015 movement provides near-COSC accuracy and a 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Blacktip 41 highly for its superb value and well-executed dive watch features at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Zelos Blacktip 41 offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the meteorite dial as a unique feature.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Modern Skeleton41mm
Blacktip 4141mm
Power Reserve
Modern Skeleton50h
Blacktip 41
Water Resistance
Modern Skeleton100m
Blacktip 41200m
MSRP
Modern Skeleton$600
Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diver
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
41mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Teal

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Orient F6F44
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
50h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$499
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