The Zelos Titanium Mako V3 "Antique Green" Hands-On Review (The Best Mako Yet!)

roadwarrior

Grand Tyme Master
Founding Member
Joined
Jul 17, 2014
Messages
64,645
The Zelos Titanium Mako V3 "Antique Green" Hands-On Review (The Best Mako Yet!)

Jul 29, 2021

Design Atelier
AKedOLTVomjCWsm-SE2H7S84WUpw4P84WpuH6s6Qanmb=s48-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj


It is that time once again for another zelos release. A much anticipated event that many microbrand fans follow more closely than ants to freshly baked creme brûlée. Sweet things spoken for, there’s a green watch on our table today and a review to kick off. Here’s why this delicious titanium mako is just too savory a deal to pass up.

Introducing the V3 edition of the Mako. The 'Whirlpool' Guilloche dial is a sight to behold, with a texture that dances with the light. The dial has also been designed for better legibility, with larger indices for even brighter lume. Case thickness has also been reduced for the Mako V3, to a svelte 11.5mm without the thick domed crystal. This is achieved through the use of the thinner Miyota 9015 which also offers an even lower price point and amazing timekeeping.

The Mako Shark: the fastest shark in the world. Smaller and streamlined, it was an ideal image for our latest diver's watch compared to our previous 'Hammerhead' model.
Featuring design cues from the 60s, constructed with modern technology, the Mako Diver is a capable diver's timepiece. The sapphire crystal has a 'box' shape similar to the acrylic crystals of old, without the scratches common with acrylic. A ceramic bezel offers extreme hardness against all the abuse you could throw at it. The watch also features 300m of water resistance to survive any depth you could take it down to.

At 40mm in diameter, the watch does not look out of place on a dressier outfit. A short 46mm lug to lug length also ensures a good fit even on smaller wrists.

Chapters:
0:00 - Unboxing And Introduction
1:54 - Specifications
2:37 - Case Design
5:30 - Bracelet
6:33 - Dial
8:14 - Bezel
8:40 - Crown and Movement
9:14 - Comparison Against The Blacktip, Swordfish and Submariner
10:22 - Pricing And Variants
10:40 - Closing Remarks
11:36 - End Credits

 
Congrats to those who picked one up. I was torn between these colors for one choice. They all look great regardless. The blue hands and framed blue markers should look cool on the grey fume dial.

uQm9J9J.jpg
1m22Hx2.png
SNEoEZQ.jpg
 
photo courtesy of Dan W

7WuhrjG.jpg



"While I'm hyped for the Mako Meteorite, wanted to give Elshan Tang a shout out for a different reason. I picked up a SF40 a while back for my dad, but the bracelet was just too tight for his wrist so he didn't wear it (this was an eBay purchase). I recently reached out to the Zelos team to see if I could buy some extra links, and to my surprise they responded almost immediately and shipped them out to me at no cost! The watches are amazing, but the customer service here is top-notch. I've had similar inquiries to other Microbrands about buying extra links in the past and I always hear crickets. Thanks again Elshan"
 
Me too. I have a Hammerhead Meteorite I love but it’s thick. I feel like a 65 year old Rambo in a nice watch. Timed it yesterday 11:30 still, only 7 left, made it but boy did they sell out fast.
 

Zelos Mako V3 Showdown: Titanium, Stainless Steel, & Bronze. Which variant is the best watch?​


Aug 1, 2021

Jonathan T Reviews
AKedOLQ9Kip6M6imIVHqg38nDPEDpbMKJiYyFqvxuZxz=s48-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj


With an expanded lineup, which Mako variant reigns supreme: Titanium, Stainless Steel, or Bronze? Let's dig deeper and discuss.

 
Back
Top Bottom