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What people say

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Brillier Flieger

Owners widely praise the Brillier Flieger's well-brushed stainless steel case and its 39mm size, though some find the 13mm thickness a bit substantial. Accuracy is consistently reported as exceptional, with readings around +0.4 seconds per day. Opinions are split on the lume, with one owner describing it as "INTENSE" and fully lumed, while another found it weak and short-lasting. The included straps are generally considered undesirable. Overall, owners rate the Brillier Flieger highly for its excellent accuracy and case finishing at the price point.

Zelos Mako 4

Owners widely praise Zelos' dial finishing, with specific admiration for blued markers and hands, and the unique titanium bezel insert. Reviewers highlight the Mako 4's impressive case finishing and fully lumed ceramic bezel for its price point, noting the boxed sapphire crystal and wavy dial texture contribute to a vintage feel. The Sellita SW200 movement is described as reliable, with one owner reporting accuracy of -0.3 seconds per day. However, the crown can be difficult to grip, and the winding mechanism offers resistance when screwing down, while the watch's height may hinder wearability under a suit cuff. The tropic rubber strap is considered excellent, in contrast to a stiff leather option. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Mako 4 highly for its exceptional dial and case finishing at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger39mm
Mako 440mm
Power Reserve
Flieger
Mako 4
Water Resistance
Flieger100m
Mako 4300m
MSRP
Flieger$795
Mako 4$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Diver - Flare

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$529
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