Which is cheaper, the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle or the Zelos GT?

At MSRP the Zelos GT is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $2,900 for the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle — a $2,401 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle or the Zelos GT?

The Zelos GT wears larger at 42mm versus 41.5mm for the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle or the Zelos GT?

The Oris Aquis Date Upcycle is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Zelos GT.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle or the Zelos GT?

The Zelos GT carries a 40-hour power reserve against 41 hours hours on the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle.

What movement does the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle run compared to the Zelos GT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle uses the 733-1 and the Zelos GT uses the Miyota 9133.

Side by side

Oris Aquis Date UpcyclevsZelos GT

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

Oris Aquis Date Upcycle

01-733-7787-4150-07-8-22-04PEB

MSRP $2,900

Zelos GT

gt-42mm-azzurro

MSRP $499

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Aquis Date Upcycle41.5mm

GT42mm

Power Reserve

Aquis Date Upcycle41 hoursh

GT40h

Water Resistance

Aquis Date Upcycle300m

GT100m

MSRP

Aquis Date Upcycle$2,900

GT$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

—

SS - Azzurro

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

733-1

Miyota 9133

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

41 hoursh

40h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,900

$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Oris Aquis Date Upcycle

Owners widely appreciate the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle's unique, colorful dials made from recycled PET plastic, noting the strong conservation message and artistic look. Reviewers consistently highlight the robust Aquis build, 300m water resistance, and reliable Sellita SW 200-1 movement. Some owners find the dial's appearance inconsistent, and one reviewer notes its complexity can impact legibility for a dive watch. The 41.5mm version offers a more muted palette, and the movement provides a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle highly for its distinctive, eco-conscious dial and solid dive watch construction at the price.

From video reviewers

High-quality build is a notable feature of the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle. A potential drawback is that the multicolored recycled plastic dial may not appeal to everyone. Reviewers disagree on the importance of size, with one reviewer praising the watch's smaller size and another preferring a larger watch.

Hodinkee

Monochrome

Zelos GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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