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Zelos Skyraider 2
Finding alternatives to

Zelos Skyraider 2

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
42mm
Movement
Manual
Category
Skeleton
MSRP
$2,399
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Zelos Skyraider 2 is the Tissot T-Complication Squelette ($2,295) — common cross-shop and skeleton_dial. If price is the constraint, the Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart at $495 (vs $2,399 for the Skyraider 2) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis is the standout microbrand take — skeleton_dial and Looks nearly identical.

48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Metropolis

4 variants
41mm·Manual
$1,599MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Vanguard V8

7 variants
43mm·Manual
$1,419MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Alexander Shorokhoff Noblesse - Alexander Shorokhoff Uhren
Alexander Shorokhoffmicro

Noblesse - Alexander Shorokhoff Uhren

 
41.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Imperial

6 variants
43mm·Manual
$2,230MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Alexander Shorokhoff Red Rings - Alexander Shorokhoff Uhren
Alexander Shorokhoffmicro

Red Rings - Alexander Shorokhoff Uhren

 
43mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind
Duckworth Prestexmicro

Skeleton Manual Wind

2 variants
42mm·Manual
$1,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Zelos Artemis
Zelosmicro

Artemis

3 variants
40mm·Manual
$1,899MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Filippo Loreti Watches Celestial Tourbillon
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Celestial Tourbillon

4 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$850MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Undone Aquadeep K9
Undonemicro
Aquadeep K9 Crystal Black

Aquadeep K9

2 variants
43mm·Automatic
$1,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Peacock Watches Witness
Peacock Watchesmicro

Witness

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Oblvlomicro
VM Series

VM Skeleton

 
42mm·Automatic
$216MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton
Spinnakermicro

Croft 42 Skeleton

7 variants · Croft
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$435MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Tissot T-Complication Squelette
Tissot

T-Complication Squelette

 
43mm·Manual
$2,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze

2 variants
43mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,795MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto
Christopher Ward
Bel Canto

C1 Bel Canto

10 variants · Bel Canto
40mm·Automatic
$4,725MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

3 variants
36/43mm·Manual·100m WR
$975MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage 42mm Automatic Watch GL0270
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub Vintage 42mm Automatic Watch GL0270

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Glycine Combat Sub Vintage Bronze
Glycine

Combat Sub Vintage Bronze

3 variants · Ref. GL0421
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher Ward
Bel Canto

C1 Bel Canto Classic

8 variants · Bel Canto
48mm·Automatic
$4,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher Ward

C1 Jump Hour Mk V

3 variants · Ref. C01-39AJH4-S00B0-MG
40mm·Automatic
$3,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

 
41mm·Automatic
$1,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart
Orient

Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Far Cry® 6 Limited Edition
Hamilton

Khaki Field Titanium Far Cry® 6 Limited Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$715MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Orient Esteem II
Orient

Esteem II

 
41mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPM

 
41mm·Manual
$780MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0576
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0576

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0562
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0562

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto

5 variants
30/34/36/40mm·Automatic
$1,125MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Tourbillon Openworked 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Code 11.59 Tourbillon Openworked 41mm

Ref. 26600OR.OO.D002CR.01
41mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Grande Sonnerie Supersonnerie 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Code 11.59 Grande Sonnerie Supersonnerie 41mm

2 variants · Code 11.59
41mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Code 11.59 Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie 41mm

Ref. 26397NR.OO.D002KB.01
41mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Garrick S3 Deadbeat Seconds - Power Reserve
Garrick

S3 Deadbeat Seconds - Power Reserve

 
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$50,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Garrick S3 Timepiece
Garrick

S3 Timepiece

 
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$41,212MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Hublot Big Bang Meca 10 45mm Power Reserve
Hublot

Big Bang Meca 10 45mm Power Reserve

Ref. 444.OX.1180.RX
45mm·Manual·100m WR
$46,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix Tourbillon 41mm Pink Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Fiftysix Tourbillon 41mm Pink Gold Watch

Ref. 6000E/000R-B488 (X60R2316)
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
RGM Watches PS-801 and 801 Skeleton
RGM Watches
Pennsylvania Series

PS-801 and 801 Skeleton

 
43.3mm·Manual
$39,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Gold
Norqain

Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Gold

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$20,509MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Hublot Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic
Hublot
Big Bang

Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic

5 variants · Big Bang
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$25,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Hublot Big Bang Meca 10 45mm Power Reserve
Hublot

Big Bang Meca 10 45mm Power Reserve

2 variants · Big Bang
45mm·Manual·100m WR
$25,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Jumping Date
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Jumping Date

 
42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Skyraider 2
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