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Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)vsZelos Skyraider 2

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Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $350
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)30mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)50m
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$350
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
30mm
42mm
Thickness
7mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.5mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
8mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Mokume

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N01
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$2,399

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

The watch offers 100M water resistance at its price point.

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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