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Praesidus Desert FieldvsZelos Skyraider 2

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Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
Desert Field40h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Skeleton
Diameter
34mm
42mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Mokume

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$2,399

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What people say

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Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

Zelos Skyraider 2

The Zelos Skyraider 2 is praised for its value, particularly offering unique dial materials like meteorite at a fraction of luxury prices, and its bronze case is noted for a warm glow. Reviewers and owners highlight the Flieger-inspired design and the use of a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, with BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova lume. Some owners find the skeletonized variant ideal for style over everyday legibility, while others note the brand's past designs have sometimes been hard to read or bulky. The Zelos Skyraider 2 is available in various materials and dial options, with prices ranging from $699 to $1,399. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Skyraider 2 highly for its distinctive materials and design at a competitive price point.

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