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Zelos Skyraider Titanium (first generation)

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The Zelos Skyraider Titanium (first generation) was a 42.5 mm Grade 5 titanium pilot watch with an ETA 6498-1 hand-wound movement. It is no longer made, so this page is a reference for buying one used.

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Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 5
Water resistance
50 m
Type
Pilot
Price
– · Not recorded: the archived listing carries Singapore and Hong Kong shipping variants (USD 899 and 1,299) rather than one list price
Case diameter
42.5 mm
Thickness
13 mm
Lug-to-lug
50 mm
Origin
Singapore
Movement
Hand-wound
Caliber
ETA 6498-1 (decorated)
Power reserve
44 hours
Complications
Time only
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
None
Finish technology
Natural finish
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Horween leather and canvas straps
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Atmosphere blue, meteorite, or skeleton
Dial colours
Blue Meteorite
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9 and C3
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Archive (2018 launch, sold out, succeeded by the Skyraider 2)
Not published
Reference, Weight, Hardness, Construction, Caseback, Matching bracelet
High confidence Verified Oct 2026 Source: Zelos (Skyraider Titanium Atmosphere Blue)
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the Zelos Skyraider Titanium (first generation)?

Grade 5, as stated by the maker.

What size is the Zelos Skyraider Titanium (first generation)?

The case is 42.5 mm across, 13 mm thick and 50 mm from lug to lug. It is water resistant to 50 m.

How much does the Zelos Skyraider Titanium (first generation) cost, and is it available?

It is no longer made, so the only way to buy one is used.

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