Phoibos DepthvsZelos Mako 4

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Phoibos Depth at true scale

Depth

Zelos Mako 4 at true scale

Mako 4

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

lowest

12.2mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$470

lowest

$599

Movement

Miyota 9015

Miyota 9015

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Black
Diver - Flare
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$470
$599
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Reviews

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

Phoibos Depth

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter for its surprisingly slim 40mm case, solid build, and great finishing for the price, with one owner noting an accuracy of +5-7 seconds per day and a well-made bracelet featuring toolless microadjust. The watch's unique, summery design and attractive color palettes are also frequently highlighted. However, opinions are divided on the "popsicle stick" hands, with some finding them unappealing while others appreciate them, and one owner found the case and dial combination did not match well. Lume is also a point of contention, with one owner reporting it as disappointing while another describes it as long-lasting. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter highly for its slim 300m diver profile and distinctive design at its price point.

Zelos Mako 4

Owners widely praise the Zelos Mako 4's dial finishing and unique bezel insert options. Reviewers note impressive case finishing for the price, with a boxed sapphire crystal and wavy dial texture contributing to a vintage aesthetic. One owner reports the crown can be difficult to grip, and the winding mechanism offers resistance when screwing it down. Accuracy figures vary, with one report of -0.3 seconds per day and another owner noting a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Mako 4 highly for its distinctive dial work and case finishing at its price point.

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