Zelos Helmsman 3vsZelos 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 Helmsman 3 at true scale

Helmsman 3

Zelos Mako 4 at true scale

Mako 4

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

12.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$529

lowest

$599

Movement

Miyota 9015

Miyota 9015

Case

2 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
12.2mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
SS - Frost
Diver - Flare

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$529
$599
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Reviews

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

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its beautiful and unique dials, with many highlighting the quality and finishing on the titanium case, which some feel is nicer than previous models. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is noted as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Specific dials like the Titanium Crystalline and Damascus Titanium are frequently mentioned as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning. The watch is also praised for its great lume and value for money. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy and have sharp edges, making it less ideal as a daily driver for some. One owner found the meteorite bezel did not add significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching detracted from the watch's appearance. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helmsman 3 highly for its unique dial designs and excellent finishing 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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