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Signum Cuda GMTvsZelos Eagle 2

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Cuda GMT
SignumCuda GMT
MSRP $499
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Signum Cuda GMT

Owners widely praise the Signum Cuda GMT for its striking Lapis Lazuli and thermally blued meteorite dials, with one owner finding the meteorite dial's light play stunning. The watch is also lauded for its exceptional lume, with one user reporting it "glows for hours and hours" and outperforms many more expensive watches. However, a significant concern raised by multiple owners is the weak lume on the hands, which is noted as being significantly weaker than the dial. One owner reported crystal fogging during kayaking, suggesting a failure of the 200m water resistance, and expressed dissatisfaction with the brand's response and warranty. The bezel action was initially stiff for one owner but improved after oiling. The 42.5mm titanium case features a scratch-resistant coating. Overall, owners are divided, with some praising the unique dials and strong lume while others cite concerns about hand lume and water resistance.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cuda GMT42.5mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Cuda GMT
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Cuda GMT200m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Cuda GMT$499
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.9mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Anthracite
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$899
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