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Zelos Eagle 2vsZenith Pilot Automatic

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What people say

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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.

Zenith Pilot Automatic

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Zenith Pilot Automatic for its refined case finishing, horizontally ridged dial texture, and applied numerals that add depth and a modern aesthetic to the flieger design. The El Primero movement is frequently highlighted, with some sources noting its hi-beat nature and a 60-hour power reserve. The redesigned crown is also a point of praise for its proportionality. However, the 40mm case is described by some as clunky and tall, feeling top-heavy and lacking wrist comfort, with one reviewer calling it "tubby." Opinions are split on the date window placement, with some finding it unobtrusive and others messy. The strap's deployant clasp is noted by one reviewer as potentially disengaging easily. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zenith Pilot Automatic highly for its modern design and refined finishing, despite some reservations about the case's proportions.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle 239mm
Pilot Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Eagle 2
Pilot Automatic60h
Water Resistance
Eagle 2100m
Pilot Automatic100m
MSRP
Eagle 2$899
Pilot Automatic$10,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Black Microblasted Ceramic
Finish
Stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Anthracite
Black

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
0h
60h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$10,700
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