Which is cheaper, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Zelos Mako 4?

At MSRP the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is the cheaper of the two at $398, against $529 for the Zelos Mako 4 — a $131 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Zelos Mako 4?

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Zelos Mako 4 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Zelos Mako 4?

The Zelos Mako 4 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Minus-8 Layer 2.0.

What movement does the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 run compared to the Zelos Mako 4?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Zelos Mako 4 uses the Miyota 9015.

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0vsZelos Mako 4

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0

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MSRP $398

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MSRP $529

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Layer 2.042mm

Mako 440mm

Power Reserve

Layer 2.0—

Mako 4—

Water Resistance

Layer 2.0100m

Mako 4300m

MSRP

Layer 2.0$398

Mako 4$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Diver - Flare

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$398

$529

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