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Zelos Helica MoonphasevsZelos Skyraider 2

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Helica Moonphase
ZelosHelica Moonphase
MSRP $1,049
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Helica Moonphase39mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
Helica Moonphase40h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
Helica Moonphase100m
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
Helica Moonphase$1,049
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Moonphase
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Meteorite
Mokume

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW288 Moonphase
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,049
$2,399

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What people say

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Zelos Helica Moonphase

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica Moonphase for its gorgeous aventurine dial, unique industrial-dress aesthetic, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it spectacular and another their favorite Zelos. The moonphase complication is frequently highlighted as beautiful, though some find the double moon distracting or the dial cluttered. A manual-wind movement combined with a screw-down crown is noted as a drawback by some, requiring adjustment and potentially feeling fragile when fully wound, while one owner reports a 43-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Helica Moonphase highly for its stunning aventurine dial and unique design 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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