Which is cheaper, the Longines EVIDENZA or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

At MSRP the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $1,999, against $2,650 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $651 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Longines EVIDENZA or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 38.75mm for the Longines EVIDENZA — a 1.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Longines EVIDENZA or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Longines EVIDENZA.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Longines EVIDENZA or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

The Longines EVIDENZA carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton.

What movement does the Longines EVIDENZA run compared to the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

The Longines EVIDENZA runs a automatic caliber (L615.3), while the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton runs a manual (Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700).

Side by side

Longines EVIDENZAvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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

Longines EVIDENZA

L2.642.4.73.6

MSRP $2,650

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

skyraider-40-skeleton-ti-damascus

MSRP $1,999

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

EVIDENZA38.75mm

Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

EVIDENZA50h

Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

EVIDENZA30m

Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m

MSRP

EVIDENZA$2,650

Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Silver

Ti Damascus LE

Indices

Painted Arabic numerals

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

L615.3

Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

50h

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Hours, minutes, small second at 6 o'clock and date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,650

$1,999

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What people say

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

Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its unique tonneau shape, elegant and classy aesthetic, and standout dial texture, with one owner highlighting its suitability for a classic look over 16 years. Reviewers and owners alike commend its blued hands and guilloche dial for evoking panache, though some note the cut-off '6' numeral as a flaw. One owner found the date window useful and well-placed, while another suggested its absence would improve the design. Overall, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its distinctive design and elegant finishing.

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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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