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Zelos HelicavsZelos Mako 4

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499
Mako 4
ZelosMako 4
MSRP $529

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Helica39mm
Mako 440mm
Power Reserve
Helica40h
Mako 440h
Water Resistance
Helica100m
Mako 4300m
MSRP
Helica$499
Mako 4$529

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
40mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
39 - Wave MOP
Diver - Flare

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$529

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What people say

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Zelos Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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.

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