Zelos Blacktip 41vsZelos 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.

Zelos Blacktip 41 at true scale

Blacktip 41

Zelos Mako 4 at true scale

Mako 4

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Thickness

12mm

lowest

12.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$599

$599

Movement

Miyota 9015

Miyota 9015

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
12.2mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Teal
Diver - Flare
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Reviews

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

Zelos Blacktip 41

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 41 for its exceptional quality and value, citing its titanium case, sapphire crystal, and well-executed grained dials with degrade effects. Reviewers highlight its strong ergonomics, noting the well-proportioned 41mm case at 11.5mm thick and a 47.5mm lug-to-lug. The Miyota 9015 movement is appreciated for its near-COSC accuracy and the rotor's audible spin, while the two-tone lume and lume-filled crown are also noted as standout features. The bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Blacktip 41 highly for its impressive finishing and features at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Zelos Blacktip 41 offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the meteorite dial as a unique feature.

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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