This watch is incredible. Zelos stole my heart last year, currently wearing my green and silver Swordfish TI, the bracelets look the exact same except mine doesn't have on-the-fly adjusting unfortunately ;P
Zelos is the "best kept secret in the watch industry"? Chris I love ya.....but you're kidding, right? EVERYBODY knows about Zelos. Now, it might be a secret to folks who avoid the micro space. But we collectors like you and me, we know. I have one of these right now......and its fantastic. I can't wait to take this on an upcoming trip. Once again, Zelos hits a home run out of the park. Yeah, I'm a big Zelos fan. Well done video sir.
Dane!! How are you? I wouldn't say everybody knows about zelos. I think that most people don't know about the brand, even people who collect watches. People who specifically collect microbrands will know. Other than that, they're relatively unknown. But that's collectors go. You were always in the know! Especially when he came to zelos.
@@WatchChris I am fine sir. Still around, making videos, enjoying my collection. Including this one. Its a great watch. Yeah, I guess when it came to Zelos, I was an "early adopter". And now......well.....its a big collection. And I tell everyone about them too.
@@ahirshfield I mean how oof his Zelos comment looked. Don't know his content. Zelos is in top-100, but this is a new release, and so yeah, I personally never saw this watch before, and I only saw one other channel introducing it today. The watch is cool, but this is its first day, Dane, Zelos needs more love, it's really cool. I mean, are we there yet with Zelos being as popular as Rolex? Is the comment suggesting a higher price? The watch deserves it. I'm just vibing.
Not really a fan of the skeletonized dial. It makes what could have been a very classy watch look a bit cheesy?? But, that's a matter of taste, I guess. I approve of the stretch in design, though.
Yeah. Came here to say this. No point in looking at this movement. It makes it harder to focus on the day//night and date functions. The movement isn’t providing anything nice to see. So a nice lacquered dial would be great instead of blurred pearlage.
This may be impressive and all but man I don't like that dial. All I see is this emoji 😮and now I can't unsee it. I like their other watches, somehow this looks kind of cheap to me, like some cheap Aliexpress watch from a brand you can't even pronounce. Sorry.
Really nice watch. I like the look on the carbon. I like the big date and the dual time functionality. I don't think the price is a corect price. Thank you for the review.
Not a Zelos guy, but this is pretty cool, and seems fairly priced. However, why does everyone spend so much time talking about the lume on watches? The least thing I ever care about on a watch.
I have 3 Zelos watches, and all are incredible! I wore one of them while watch shopping in Singapore, and the salesmen at both MB&F and Patek Phillip stores were like “hey, is that a Zelos? That’s really cool!” This looks like another hit from the brand.
Another insane release from Zelos. "SWISS MADE" brands would be charging much more for something like this and in my experience price is not indicative of quality. I do own the Halo 8day and many other moderately priced models. Regardless of the length of the warranty I sometimes hear other RUclips reviewers complaining or comparing with other brands about. In Zelos I trust for unmatched after sales service if a problem should arise. They go above and beyond a number printed on a piece of paper. I always enjoy your reviews WC.
Good Review!! this one is not for me but I like the design and the fact they once again work with several different materials to create timepieces less conventional than some other brands with a high standard of quality. Like some other say owner stand behind is brand really refreshing.
Interesting watch but hardly a hyper watch. Something about this design feels like it needed a bit more time in the oven. I feel like this would've worked better with an actual dial and the lume shot proves that for me. The see through material doesn't really add anything to this design other than send the eye all over the place. The design doesn't let you appreciate anything. It's so unnecessarily busy because of the see through dial. This is also not skeletonization. It's just exposing the movement. Skeletonized movements remove the extra material to only keep the bare minimum. It's just a dial that shows you what's beneath it. That's it. This was a huge miss for me :/.
Amazing watch for the price. The looks seem polarizing but the perlage being on the outside adds a lot of dynamism under changing lighting conditions. My only reservation with usability of the dual time feature is the local time being on the smaller subdial. Compare it with the Oris 690 movement , which allows for adjusting the larger hour hand and makes it easier to see the home time tied to the day/night indicator. In any case, dual time > gmt imo
My jaw pretty much dropped to the floor when I got the Zelos mail! Elshan at it again! Luckily not at the Mirage pricepoint, it's even under Skyraider prices. Good looking and functional timepiece. Tip of the hat!
Big fan of Zelos, a significant portion of my collection was made by Zelos. The Eagle 2 is a watch that meshed with me well but I normally wear the Aurora, Mako, or Blacktip. This watch is extremely cool from them. Especially the 24 hour complication with the lumed earth. Really unique and cool design. Not perfect for me, I dislike that you can see the entire date wheels but it isn't the dealbreaker for me. Unfortunately comfortably outside of my budget. Maybe I'll end up getting one secondhand down the line
Doesn't Zelos usually command a bit of a premium on the second hand market because each one is a limited run? There's usually no more than 150 produced of a given color variation, and they sell through _fast._
@@waffle911 I wouldn't say a premium. Sure on ebay you see ridiculous prices but those watches don't sell quickly. Most of the sales on the zelos facebook group are usually around launch price
Zelos is definitely evolving from a Microbrand into something special. I really think they improve with every new release, maybe they will create a chiming watch next, who knows.
Great video Chris! This Spearfish looks amazing. I love the blue see-through dial and the dual time is a cool feature. I really want one but my eyesight isn't great, is the secondary time easy to read?
This watch costs about 2300 euros after VAT in EU and thats Tudor territory already. Also calling this a 'hyper' watch is a bit of a stretch and yes, im an owner of 2! Zelos watches.
Phillip no need to get so bent out of shape. I actually agree with you and changed the title to "Halo" watch because I think it's actually more in line with what this is.
@@WatchChris HAHA you think I'm bent out of shape because you're helping Elshan sell watches? To the contrary, I think it's hilarious that you're credibility took a hit. Elshan thanks you.
That's not the case anymore. The last 3 drops have lasted multiple days before any units sold out. They're making more units per drop to combat flipping and give actual collectors time to snag one.
These microbrands are getting crazy with the prices. It’s a cool watch for sure but once you get into almost $2000 I don’t think I would go with a microbrand.
Man, the scores to all these videos are so fire. Watches are cool too, especially Zelos, but Chris has the best background music on pretty much all of RUclips. 🫡
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I picked up Zelos Blacktip earlier this year and was impressed by the quality of watch for the price. Good value.
Calling this a hyper watch..is a bit of a stretch but I'm not mad abiut lol. This is a sweet watch. I'll be ordering
At first I thought, not bad looking. Then I saw the wrist shot and then finally the loom and I thought damn that's a nice watch
Definitely going to buy Zelos, just waiting for them to get more stock
This watch is incredible. Zelos stole my heart last year, currently wearing my green and silver Swordfish TI, the bracelets look the exact same except mine doesn't have on-the-fly adjusting unfortunately ;P
Now I cant unsee the misaligned 3 when the date is on the 23rd...
Zelos is the "best kept secret in the watch industry"? Chris I love ya.....but you're kidding, right? EVERYBODY knows about Zelos. Now, it might be a secret to folks who avoid the micro space. But we collectors like you and me, we know.
I have one of these right now......and its fantastic. I can't wait to take this on an upcoming trip. Once again, Zelos hits a home run out of the park.
Yeah, I'm a big Zelos fan. Well done video sir.
Dane!! How are you? I wouldn't say everybody knows about zelos. I think that most people don't know about the brand, even people who collect watches. People who specifically collect microbrands will know. Other than that, they're relatively unknown. But that's collectors go. You were always in the know! Especially when he came to zelos.
I WON'T FOLLOW YOU, EXPERT DANE
@@WatchChris I am fine sir. Still around, making videos, enjoying my collection. Including this one. Its a great watch.
Yeah, I guess when it came to Zelos, I was an "early adopter". And now......well.....its a big collection. And I tell everyone about them too.
@@GEMSofGOD_comWhy what is your issue with Dane? 🤷♂️ 🤔
He seems like a top bloke to me!
@@ahirshfield I mean how oof his Zelos comment looked. Don't know his content. Zelos is in top-100, but this is a new release, and so yeah, I personally never saw this watch before, and I only saw one other channel introducing it today. The watch is cool, but this is its first day, Dane, Zelos needs more love, it's really cool. I mean, are we there yet with Zelos being as popular as Rolex? Is the comment suggesting a higher price? The watch deserves it. I'm just vibing.
I like Zelos but the prices are increasing too much lately and for $2k, I would prefer something else.
Like what?
@@boomclash101 Longines, Oris, TAG Heuer just to name a few
Longines, Oris, TAG Heuer, used OMEGA, just to name a few@@boomclash101
Not really a fan of the skeletonized dial. It makes what could have been a very classy watch look a bit cheesy?? But, that's a matter of taste, I guess. I approve of the stretch in design, though.
Yeah. Came here to say this. No point in looking at this movement. It makes it harder to focus on the day//night and date functions. The movement isn’t providing anything nice to see. So a nice lacquered dial would be great instead of blurred pearlage.
Very cool! Great video my man!
This may be impressive and all but man I don't like that dial. All I see is this emoji 😮and now I can't unsee it. I like their other watches, somehow this looks kind of cheap to me, like some cheap Aliexpress watch from a brand you can't even pronounce. Sorry.
The first time I saw this, I seriously thought it was an AliExpress ad. 😅
Its looks are right up there with a $150 Thomas Earnshaw.
You killed the watch 😮
I see a Pretzel 🥨
Aw man, you've done them dirty. Not a fan of this one, though respect for the brand!
Now I can’t unseen it as well 😮
Really nice watch. I like the look on the carbon. I like the big date and the dual time functionality. I don't think the price is a corect price.
Thank you for the review.
you get good stuff when the watchmaker is alive today
Fun. A really funny wow watch
Why do they insist on really high box crystals? Dome that thing FFS!
Zelos Singapore is trying too hard with this timepiece. 3/10 for me... The dial looks like a Fly.
Not a Zelos guy, but this is pretty cool, and seems fairly priced.
However, why does everyone spend so much time talking about the lume on watches? The least thing I ever care about on a watch.
Because you are not the center of the universe, and others DO care about it.
Lume junkies unite
Lume is a top 3 consideration for me.
The used market place is full of Zelos watches. Despite their competencies, I don't consider that a good look.
Full of some models, completely void of others.
Tons of used prx, Seiko on the market too. Don’t really consider that a blemish on the brand
@@barron30 Huge dif in production capacity/pcs etc.
I have 3 Zelos watches, and all are incredible! I wore one of them while watch shopping in Singapore, and the salesmen at both MB&F and Patek Phillip stores were like “hey, is that a Zelos? That’s really cool!” This looks like another hit from the brand.
Cool looking just not not my cup of tea. Nor sure if I'm a fan of the see through front. For some reason it just looks incomplete.
Why is the number 3 in the date box not straight its crooked or is it just me who has noticed it.
Looks like it is starting to turn to the next date maybe.
Another insane release from Zelos. "SWISS MADE" brands would be charging much more for something like this and in my experience price is not indicative of quality. I do own the Halo 8day and many other moderately priced models. Regardless of the length of the warranty I sometimes hear other RUclips reviewers complaining or comparing with other brands about. In Zelos I trust for unmatched after sales service if a problem should arise. They go above and beyond a number printed on a piece of paper. I always enjoy your reviews WC.
Transparent dial is cool when escapement can be seen. In this case it's lazy idea, perlage and date wheels here are not impressive.
Good Review!! this one is not for me but I like the design and the fact they once again work with several different materials to create timepieces less conventional than some other brands with a high standard of quality. Like some other say owner stand behind is brand really refreshing.
Interesting watch but hardly a hyper watch. Something about this design feels like it needed a bit more time in the oven. I feel like this would've worked better with an actual dial and the lume shot proves that for me.
The see through material doesn't really add anything to this design other than send the eye all over the place. The design doesn't let you appreciate anything. It's so unnecessarily busy because of the see through dial.
This is also not skeletonization. It's just exposing the movement. Skeletonized movements remove the extra material to only keep the bare minimum. It's just a dial that shows you what's beneath it. That's it.
This was a huge miss for me :/.
What is hyper here ??
Amazing watch for the price. The looks seem polarizing but the perlage being on the outside adds a lot of dynamism under changing lighting conditions. My only reservation with usability of the dual time feature is the local time being on the smaller subdial. Compare it with the Oris 690 movement , which allows for adjusting the larger hour hand and makes it easier to see the home time tied to the day/night indicator. In any case, dual time > gmt imo
I just saw this earlier today. Sick watch
Pretty it is not. All a bit messy and their logo is so misplaced in that position. Pass on this one.
My jaw pretty much dropped to the floor when I got the Zelos mail!
Elshan at it again! Luckily not at the Mirage pricepoint, it's even under Skyraider prices.
Good looking and functional timepiece. Tip of the hat!
I have both a mirage and a skyraider. You are right that it is well under the mirage price, but it is more expensive than the skyraider launch price.
Big fan of Zelos, a significant portion of my collection was made by Zelos. The Eagle 2 is a watch that meshed with me well but I normally wear the Aurora, Mako, or Blacktip. This watch is extremely cool from them. Especially the 24 hour complication with the lumed earth. Really unique and cool design. Not perfect for me, I dislike that you can see the entire date wheels but it isn't the dealbreaker for me. Unfortunately comfortably outside of my budget. Maybe I'll end up getting one secondhand down the line
Doesn't Zelos usually command a bit of a premium on the second hand market because each one is a limited run? There's usually no more than 150 produced of a given color variation, and they sell through _fast._
@@waffle911 I wouldn't say a premium. Sure on ebay you see ridiculous prices but those watches don't sell quickly. Most of the sales on the zelos facebook group are usually around launch price
Zelos is definitely evolving from a Microbrand into something special. I really think they improve with every new release, maybe they will create a chiming watch next, who knows.
Great video Chris! This Spearfish looks amazing. I love the blue see-through dial and the dual time is a cool feature. I really want one but my eyesight isn't great, is the secondary time easy to read?
This watch costs about 2300 euros after VAT in EU and thats Tudor territory already. Also calling this a 'hyper' watch is a bit of a stretch and yes, im an owner of 2! Zelos watches.
Whats the most important fact about a traditional watch? Looks. I dont buy a 2000€ watch for its complications, I buy it because its beautiful.
Love what Zelos is doing, that's just not for me. I'm a big fan of the Zelos I own and cant wait for future releases.
Farer Markham 2 is comparable in value and I think a better designed watch.
Calling this s Hyper Watch is the stupidest shit I've seen on RUclips in while. And I watch a lot RUclips.
Phillip no need to get so bent out of shape. I actually agree with you and changed the title to "Halo" watch because I think it's actually more in line with what this is.
@@WatchChris HAHA you think I'm bent out of shape because you're helping Elshan sell watches? To the contrary, I think it's hilarious that you're credibility took a hit. Elshan thanks you.
Big soft spot for Zelos. Lovely watches.
How would you get a watch like this serviced?
why any brand would be kept secret?
Really like it , but I'm a fan of the Great white
The Atowak Tarantula
That is a very cool watch. 👍
Actually looks like a blow fish
Like a pretzel 🥨
Too bad they are i mediately sold out so I gave up on this brand. Hate all the games they play with limiting supply
Same here. I don't have time to stress out over a drop just to get beat by flippers and bots.
That's not the case anymore. The last 3 drops have lasted multiple days before any units sold out. They're making more units per drop to combat flipping and give actual collectors time to snag one.
Their last release still isnt sold out, i bet this one wont either because of the polarizing design and pricepoint.
This was the main criticism of the brand, which they responded to by upping their production numbers so now stuff does not sell out immediately.
Lol they trying to be a Rolex in 30 years lol
These microbrands are getting crazy with the prices. It’s a cool watch for sure but once you get into almost $2000 I don’t think I would go with a microbrand.
Not a good looking watch at all. That bezel looks half-baked and unfinished, and the dial is an absolute mess.
No thanks.
The definition of tacky crap ... step it up man
Still don't like Zelos. Their cases/bezels are way too thick and makes the dial look small.
Never liked Zelos
The logo 😧
Let me guess, youre a russian hater. cringe
why not post everyday if you can?
Man, the scores to all these videos are so fire. Watches are cool too, especially Zelos, but Chris has the best background music on pretty much all of RUclips. 🫡