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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar QuartzvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Skeleton
Thickness
9mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$1,999

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What people say

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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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.

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