Side by side

Praesidus A-5 UDTvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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

A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$1,999

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Praesidus A-5 UDT vs Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Praesidus A-5 UDT

The Praesidus A-5 UDT is noted for its historically inspired design, featuring an oversized crown cap and chain that pays homage to WW2 canteen watches. Reviewers highlight its functional dial with embossed, Super-LumiNova filled numerals and markers for legibility, alongside 200m water resistance and a 38mm brushed stainless steel case. Some owners find the 11.7mm thickness problematic, describing it as disproportionately tall. The watch's ana/digi functionality and connection to special operations forces are also praised. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Praesidus A-5 UDT for its unique historical design elements and functional dial.

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.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.