Which is cheaper, the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel is the cheaper of the two at $495, against $1,999 for the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton — a $1,504 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

The Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton.

What movement does the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel run compared to the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

The Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton runs a manual (Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700).

Side by side

Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC SteelvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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

Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel

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MSRP $495

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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MSRP $1,999

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A-11 Sand DLC Steel38mm

Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

A-11 Sand DLC Steel40h

Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

A-11 Sand DLC Steel100m

Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m

MSRP

A-11 Sand DLC Steel$495

Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Beige NATO

Ti Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$495

$1,999

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