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Zelos LT CarbonvsZelos Mako 4

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LT Carbon
ZelosLT Carbon
MSRP $449
Mako 4
ZelosMako 4
MSRP $529

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LT Carbon40mm
Mako 440mm
Power Reserve
LT Carbon40h
Mako 440h
Water Resistance
LT Carbon50m
Mako 4300m
MSRP
LT Carbon$449
Mako 4$529

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
10.8mm
12.2mm
Material
Forged Carbon
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Carbon
Diver - Flare

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9133
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$529

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What people say

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Zelos LT Carbon

The forged carbon case construction is a standout feature, noted for its lightweight feel and distinctive pattern. The proprietary strap system limits aftermarket options. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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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