Roue CHRvsZelos Mako 4

The Roue CHR is praised for its high-quality sand-blasted black-PVD case and sapphire crystal, considered superior for its price point. Its 41.5mm cushion case is noted as surprisingly light and comfortable, though it wears slightly larger. The unconventional dial layout with yellow hashes effectively evokes a vintage racecar dashboard, and the dial itself offers impressive depth with yellow accents that elevate its look. A drawback is the lack of lume on the main hands. The Roue CHR uses a Japanese Miyota 6S10 quartz movement and is water-resistant to 100m. On balance, reviewers find the Roue CHR offers impressive design and finishing for its price, with the dial's vintage aesthetic being a key highlight.

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.