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

At MSRP the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $1,999, against $3,000 for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a $1,001 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton — a 2mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton.

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

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION runs a automatic caliber (L897.2), while the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton runs a manual (Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700).

Side by side

Longines MASTER COLLECTIONvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

L2.920.4.78.6

MSRP $3,000

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

skyraider-40-skeleton-ti-damascus

MSRP $1,999

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MASTER COLLECTION42mm

Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

MASTER COLLECTION72h

Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

MASTER COLLECTION30m

Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m

MSRP

MASTER COLLECTION$3,000

Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Silver

Ti Damascus LE

Indices

Painted Arabic numerals

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

L897.2

Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

25,200 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Hours, minutes, seconds, month and date by annual calendar

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,000

$1,999

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What people say

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Longines MASTER COLLECTION

The Longines Master Collection is widely praised for its excellent value, beautiful dial execution featuring engraved Breguet numerals and snailed subdials, and classic, vintage styling. Owners and reviewers highlight its dressy and thin profile, with one owner noting its versatility as a daily wear. The Master Collection offers complications like chronographs and moon phases at competitive price points, with some finding the case finishing homogenous and the pushers to feel cheap. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, but one owner notes a broken moon phase setting mechanism requiring professional service. Water resistance is considered light at 30m, and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its dial execution and value, particularly when purchased below retail.

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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