More Power (Reserve)! The New Zelos Spearfish - Unboxing!

[@gundamOPS]

The G100 is a very interesting movement. Design is based on the miyota 9015, re-enginered with many improvements, but is also designed to be swappable with the eta 2824.

[@Ofenlicht]

Yeah it looks a lot like the Miyota!

[@cheungie01]

Is it easy to service a G100?

[@TCL_Dasler]

That supermacro of the copper face near the end... Goodness me that's ridiculously stunning

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

That copper dial one does look very nice. The 'Burnt Orange' looks pretty cool based on the pictures too. Having a high power reserve is great. It definitely has some similarly to the Miyota 9015.

[@RJtoon1]

Beauty! And the copper matches your tan!

[@jamesblonde2271]

Hugely impressive move from Zelos with the G100 and it appears to be getting a whole loada love from the watchfam, I must admit Im not mad about the looks but good luck to them.

[@hiltonr1845]

Really nice watches. One thing though is does the bezel line up on the carbon variant as the lume shot looks as though the pip at 12 is offset

[@williamdwyer3856]

3:44 it is dead on,

[@russellrussell5495]

I noticed that. Strange he didn't mention it given how he can't help point it out on every Seiko.

[@SiDCrAzY]

@@russellrussell5495 Seiko doesn’t send him free watches.

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

Is it just me or are the 0, 5, 10 & 15 markers on the carbon misaligned with the indices? Especially obvious in the lume shot.

[@BlindProphet413]

Is the lume pip on the Carbon mis-aligned? In the lume shot I actually thought you hadn't reset the bezel but then the other numbers seemed to be in the right spot?

[@russellrussell5495]

Yes, and peculiarly ignored in this review 🤔

[@Echpochmak88]

This copper dial is incredible!

[@statlerwaldorf7130]

Great review, due to it I purchased the copper dial model. Many thanks for the review and heads up on the sale :)

[@arryc3947]

Definitely right to call out the 1 year warranty if that movement is their first 'entry level' effort - if it's the first time you've seen it then it's not likely to have been in a lot of watches yet, for any reasonable length of service. Would probably make me wait until it's more proven before I jumped in.

[@haping1]

Great looking watch and great movement. Why didn't Zelos come with some reguilar dial colors. Missing the blue and black dials. The copper dial looks great, but is it also after 5 years from now?

[@rodpanhard]

I wanted a forged carbon Zelos for long enough and when I eventually got my hands on the titanium swordfish in forged carbon I don't like it anywhere near as much as I thought I would. In reviews and on camera it looks fantastic but in the flesh every time I look at it I keep thinking there are smears on the crystal and it needs a wipe clean.

[@cinemenico]

lol, thanks for sharing! I always get torn whether to like forged carbon or not. I've seen it in high gloss with dark forged carbon and it looks great. I've seen it on the 'waterfall' center panel of an Aston Martin, thought it looked pretty bad. And here the tone just seems too bright and too swirly. It looks like liquid silver paint. I prefer it a little bit darker and more of a 'chopped' forged carbon, like it's Opal/Crystals or something, closer to Meteorite dials than these smudges...

[@oOoScarecrow31oOo]

That was my first impression seeing this dial: ’ you can scratch it and you won’t see anything as the dial is too busy ! ’😅

[@RaphaelRousseau]

@@oOoScarecrow31oOo, ce n'est pas le cas, j'ai une Blacktip carbone forgé et aucun problème de lisibilité.

[@kiwilonewolf]

They even colour-matched the date wheel on the copper one - that's awesome!

[@elboogy]

I would be totally interested in the blue carbon, but with a dive bezel. Not a fan of 12hr bezels

[@ChrisAlvarezAlvarezImaging]

I watch every one of your video reviews, I love them and your channel, one of my top places to spend time in the love of watches. I do wonder if I am the only subscriber that mutes the volume until after the "Hullo and w..." intro. lol

[@birdytiger]

Very tempted. The sunburst reminds me of a strat

[@jjbuckmaster7059]

Waiting with bells on… It will be my eighth purchase from Zelos… Five remain in my collection… I’ve never been disappointed… Also of note, I had an issue with the bracelet, set an email… And a new brace it was shipped out within 48 hours… They have great customer service as well!

[@madness694]

The bezel markings on the forged carbon look a bit wonky or is that the camera angle? Some seem to line up and others way out

[@blacktoothstavros2606]

At $1000 Aussie, there are a lot of decisions to make given the available alternatives. The copper dial is a bit special, the case looks nice, and the movement is pretty, but I won't be worried that they sell out before I'm ready to buy. Great unboxing. The box is a useful addition.

[@kl5696]

a little late to the party, but glad you posted. Just got the the burn orange this morning before it sold out. Can't wait to get my hands on it.

[@AleksiJoensuu]

I know you don't like to do Sean Connery impressions that much but: "...and that is a LeJoux Perret G100 - and that is very attractive" was pretty spot on :D

[@flanners41]

Love the clasp sticker peel gasp...

[@atlantictrax1]

Did I detect a matching coloured date wheel on the copper one? Hard to tell on a small screen but well done Zelos if it does match.

[@FadeToBlack2181]

Great unboxing video. I was torn between the orange and the green but ultimately choose the green as the light green lume on the bezel matched much better than with the orange.

[@philipclarke5206]

The polished inner bevel on the lugs seems to conflict with the end links.

[@jjij60]

Burnt orange on it’s way to me!!!

[@brianmsahin]

Two beautiful watches, love those dials. I see that Shane at Relative Time and Dave at Just the Watch, both had significant difficulty resizing the bracelet. Maybe you were looking lucky or they were unlucky. Nice movement but not really beautiful, it looks like a Miyota to me, and I'd prefer a nice engraved closed caseback personally. Excellent review.

[@cwb8047]

Another superb review. I do so enjoy your honesty. Even though they gave you a watch. You stay true to your Principles and preferences in a watch. Its a nice looking set, I do like the copper dail. I would like a choice of which bezel. I would prefer a Diver Bezel, Unidirectional instead. Thats just me. Id also prefer numerical I indices. Again my preference. Great Job.

[@captbumbler5356]

Hi Jody, Great unboxing, we all know which one is the keeper for you. Love the look of the Copper dial. keep up the good work.

[@Matt28NJ]

ohhhhhhhhhh love the white full lume version of this, perfect sizing...

[@derbagger22]

Very nice watches! But, not screaming must have for me. What did scream must have was the new Phoibos Voyager III in red. Just bought one.

[@MadMax76er]

I saw Dave on Just The Watch had a mare with the screw links

[@nusbacher]

The movement really is lovely, and I look forward to seeing it competing (internally to Citizen) with the 9015.

[@kevincarpenter8194]

Jody, have you been viewing the Cheap Audio Man's channel? Your unwrapping music in this review is the same as his intro music. Great, entertaining review...per usual!

[@Gary-li7ib]

Love the dimensions and the bracelet and clasp looks great (quick release and toolless micro adjustment is ace) but not sure about the endlink fitment? Forged carbon is my pick of the bunch but not sure it grabs me enough to buy one though.

[@alastairheptonstall7982]

I knew someone else would have spotted that horrendous endlink integration! Once you see it, that’s all you can see in every shot of this watch.

[@DOPEGEEE]

Everybody on Yt can talk about a wobble, when talkin about the Citizen range movements.But it doesnt change the fact, its more accurate, with more power reserve than Seiko movem.

[@ashleyb66]

Refreshing to see a new movement being used

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Indeed Mr B! Its a looker as well. Nicer than anything I've seen for the money.

[@ionz75]

Really like the way this new movement looks - really svelte lines all around.

[@dunderhay9169]

Well done for getting the review out in time! I'm most interested in that movement, I would take it over the Powermatic 80 every time, not because it is high beat though. It is great to see a new movement with a regulating lever, so in the future normal watch makers can regulate it easily 👍

[@timetowatch_francois]

Love Zelos ... can't wait to get one on my wrist one day 🙂👍🏼 Thanks for sharing.

[@yousiftube11022]

12:25 there's miss alignment in the right hand watch

[@riothero313]

I knew as soon as I saw just the little pictures that I'd love the copper the most and was proven right as soon as I saw the full size video.

[@thomasmoll8822]

I only watched this video for info on the G100 movement. Well done Citizen/LJP! The watches, however, have a particularly haphazard design this time around, IMHO…

[@davidl5037]

I have one on the way. Never owned a zelos before, but looking forward to it

[@chrisb5986]

I picked up the meteorite dial version today, and so glad I did. I love movement alternatives to the NH35. The 40mm Mako with the Miyota is their best so far in that price range.

[@swoleypepperoni7593]

Getting into ASMR territory there Jody @2:50

[@jims4539]

Remember a few years ago when some watch makers were reworking third party movements and calling them 'in-house'? How is this different? If this movement is the up-market version is there one that a step down? ETA and Selleta have 4 levels, does this movement manufacture do the same?

[@luykenstouten1145]

Wow! That copper dial! 🤩

[@JDRevene]

Nice, but not sure about the red room not sure n the copper dial.

[@mikep5478]

Something to be considered when it comes to longevity of the lume. The size of markers and narrower hands only allow so much lume to be applied no matter how much it gets layered on. It still will probably hang with most watches, but just like some SEIKO models the design is going to have some effect on the lume strength. It's good to hear you had no issue with stuck screws. A few other reviewers complained about a few that were problematic. I sized a few ZELOS recently and 1.2mm driver worked like a charm

[@allthestroke88]

That Copper is stunning.

[@codys5727]

I like the exhibit caseback and feel it is an attractive dial but prefer the 10 minute intervals on the bezel instead of 0 to12. I understand the second time zone function but don't really need it nor a gmt function. Elshan is doing a fantastic job. Looking forward to his other releases this year

[@grahamyoung622]

Absolutely, watch out for some interesting dials. He will be pushing the envelope according to my email replies from him.

[@scheier3]

Very impressive. However, at $650, I'm not convinced enough though.

[@itsaflyboything]

I kinda love that forged carbon one. it's honestly such a bummer that they sell out fast because I'll never get my hands on one even if I tried. shame the lume isn't quite as legendary as we've come to expect. that bracelet clasp though! rapid micro adjust is an absolute must have for me. don't know why manufacturers are so slow to hop on board.

[@knowyourhistory]

The last few Zelos releases haven't sold out very fast. A lot still available.

[@apeekintime]

You are getting less value with each progressive Zelos release and it seems that QC declines with each release. I love my two Zelos watches but the brand is pushing out a bit too hard and the cost of creating a new watch every few months is starting to show in design and quality. If you look at the marco in this video you will see flaws on the hands which is not great for a $700 watch. The finishing is acceptable but not great for the price. The bracelets are good but the clasps have issues. My titanium swordfish has the same clasp and each month it gets harder to snap shut. Now I have to depress the releases to get it to close smoothly, not a major issue but signals a design flaw.

[@itsaflyboything]

@@knowyourhistory I also don't have that kind of disposable money available at the drop of a hat. hopefully some more affordable g100 watches come out soon

[@grahamyoung622]

​@@itsaflyboything 650 for a watch with this LPJ movement will seem like an absolute bargain in 1-2 years time, when watchmakers using tired,faulty winding ETA2824 and Sellitas see the light.

[@knowyourhistory]

@@grahamyoung622 I like the idea of the g100 but I'm perfectly happy with the Miyota 9015. The construction looks very similar and I personally don't care about the 68hr reserve.

[@jacdavis]

That copper dial is simply stunning 😍 👌

[@earthenjadis8199]

Saw this a few days ago. Great that new movements are being used but none of the dial options really appeal to me. I feel like the Morrissey of microbrand watch customers.

[@grahamyoung622]

Another fab review Jody. This one will be a WINNER, I'm sure. It's not perfect, but for what you are getting, the price is justified. At the end of your vid you recommended a couple of other Zelos offerings, however, all of the Horizons have been sold out for ages. SO, which one will you keep!!! Don't keep us in suspense. I'm guessing the copper( personally I prefer like the forged carbon). Anyway, I'm going to set my alarm for 4am (NZ time) and get me some Spearfish.

[@Bad_Rattle]

Great video, good looking design but I can’t get past that yellow fill for the bezel. The copper dial might have been an insta buy if it had a dive bezel.

[@AlexanderB.]

If this is anything like the Miyota 9015 which is already a movement I'm a big fan of, even upgraded with an exctended power reserve and some Swissness, I wouldn't have any qualms getting one. A word about Zelos's customer service, more than once I had very good experiences with them, Elshan in particular.

[@jasonhjorth1684]

Nice looking watch. Great video Jody. Given you have the pressure tank I would like to see some underwater shots of ‘Diver’s’ and ‘Dive Style’ watches just to see what their visibility is like underwater. When you are underwater the changes in the light refraction can cause some crystals to completely white out with reflection. A good anti-reflective coating should stop or reduce that.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

A good idea Jason, but really quite tricky. I'd be better off just dunking them in a bowl of water! Mr X is determined that we film an episode under water one day, so maybe that will happen!

[@jasonhjorth1684]

@@JustOneMoreWatch Maybe a bathtub episode Jody!🤣

[@TinBin-Craig]

very nice love them... really like the white dial version.... cheers

[@bagpiper]

Another great review. This is an interesting watch. Had this been a bigger player in the brand world I'm sure that the price would inflate to reflect as much. Very taken with the copper face. As the owner of a few bronze watches I'm curious - have they coated the copper to prevent it from corroding? A patina on the outside of the watch adds character. On the inside it does not.

[@robedmunds7163]

Wow that copper dial is nice.

[@red75v67]

Great last minute video Jody! I'm trying my hardest not to go for one in a few minutes but my addiction may take over.

[@GinkgoJoe]

Good catch on the rotor shake! Lol

[@ashleykilgour1903]

They should get points for colour matching the date, I have seen so many stunning dials spoiled by white date wheels

[@ikiboisart]

Like the new movement used, but I don’t need to worry if these will be sold out immediately. Because in a few weeks you can find some of them in ebay for sure. Lol

[@EsbjornWristwatchReviews]

Great review as always mate, not sure on these ones though 🤔 Missing the x-factor for me.

[@Csibu89]

Movement is a great choice, hope to see this in micros under 700usd. Female endlinks and more curvy cases by Zelos finally! The forged carbon matching dial and bezel looks great.

[@davepoole5582]

Jody mate. A great show and a champion watch.

[@petercampbell3828]

Very pretty movement. I'd still prefer eta though.

[@TonezzUK]

Any plans to get an Atticus reviewed? They look interesting.

[@scottwallace7033]

Are copper diles gonna be a thing this year or just me 🤔

[@aremel42]

Oh man! Talk about Sophie's Choice! Copper or Forged Carbon?

[@armandr1613]

Talk about value! $650 for an Elabore equivalent. Elshan rarely disappoints.

[@chrisbluma7942]

I still love my TI Swordfish. That said, this one looks a bit nicer. Love that new case design.

[@MarcraM82]

Nice, let me know when you list this on the Facebook watch sale forums.

[@jollyrob]

I think it's great value for such a well finished watch with a great movement. It demonstrates the power of brand though that some may question the price yet people happily shell out $1000 for a cobbled together Seiko.

[@harryalexander734]

Nice one and top marks for always looking happy

[@LaFritePerreGoat]

OK now you spoke about the citizen connexion and made comparison with 9015. I know now what was my feeling about it. Look pretty interesting anyway. Let's see wich companies will end up using it. Maybe even bigger ones like sinn or even oris ?

[@watchesandcaps2566]

La joux perret is a very high end movement maker. They were bought by citizen but they make movements for watches that are well over 5 figures like Arnold and son.

[@mikep5478]

​@@watchesandcaps2566: I paid $4,900 for my ZELO MIrage2 with the La Joux Perret Skeletonised Twin Barrel 8day Power reserve. I never worry about a 12 month warranty with ZELOS. Normally I do prefer a few years, but I've had longer and it was worthless. With Elshan he is going to take care of any issues and stands behind his brand. Best customer service in the industry. Even my OMEGA trinkets can't hold a candle to ZELOS when it comes to customer service.

[@watchesandcaps2566]

A la joux-perret movement inside a $650 watch? Sounds too good to be true. These are the same people that make the movements for Arnold and Sons watches. Normally very high end movements...

[@roarksjuror4752]

Nice but somehow Zelos watches never quite grab me. I’ll just sit on the waitlist for the Helm Miyako.

[@jhengh]

Can we have a long term review of the spearfish please?

[@grahamwallace]

I’m doubtful that they’ll sell out quickly. They used to, but not so much now. There are still plenty of the Mako, Swordfish and Great White models available. I suspect the hot colour, burnt orange and maybe the carbon dialled Spearfish models will sell out but the higher price (and higher edition numbers) mean there will be plenty of the other models available.

[@WaitingforUlcers]

I distinctly remember them selling out in less than a minute pre-Covid. Now it's more reasonable, a couple of hours maybe. Idk what's caused the change. They still offer great quality, but they seem to be stuck in a diver pattern. Thoughts?

[@tiempoconedd5634]

Hellooooooooo!! Now you’ve got me thinking 🤔….that movement is not an ETA clone, BUT A MIYOTA CLONE instead….so we can call it the Swiss Miyota then, with some power reserve tweaks…..

[@fedomandez]

It's just a Miyota 9000 series modified by La Joux Perret. Well, it looks pretty nice.

[@theunknownmarket1198]

What is a "Dead rubber"?

[@SingleTrackMined]

New movement with 1 year warranty is a no go for me dawg. Of these 2 I would take the carbon but I'm guessing you will take the copper. I prefer the white dial overall but really Zelos doesn't quite do it for me. I do enjoy looking at them on the big screen tho. Thanks Jody, always a pleasure!

[@ThemysteriousMrP]

Reckon this is probably the most accomplished Zelos three handed diver they have ever produced. I would fire bomb someone’s house to get my hands on one of these. Watching the release countdown as we speak! Nice review despite the Miyota conspiracy theory! 😜

[@ricfraser7436]

Coming down to the wire Jodi, great review as usual. MORE POWER!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Channeling my Jeremy Clarkson. POOOOOOOOWEEEEEEEEER!

[@motorcyclesandthings8633]

Funny how we all have different tastes , I’m not a fan of the copper and don’t think I’d want either of them , they do nout for me ,, some people will no doubt love em , glad I’m not some people , thanks for the review Shane uk 🇬🇧

[@Segkee]

Carbon looks better on camera, but the copper was still nice (especially the close ups). Carbon looked really nice on the wrist and the bezel was cool. I wonder if the atypical bezel would lose my interest over time though. hmmm.

[@rangersmith4652]

Did anyone else note the copper seems to be a limited edition? It's 092/200. Are Zelos watches always such limited production?

[@AlexMi77]

I’m not sure why the exhibition case back. The movement is not that pretty. Just close it, I think it’s better. Plus, at the price point, you can easily find 80 h power reserve movements with winding in both directions. For the rest, great watch as usual from Zelos. Should they move ahead with a version with no exhibition case back I would consider it.

[@MrJaywest23]

The big question Jody is which one are you keeping? 😊

[@thegreatgambinowatchreviews]

Zelos always impresses!

[@apeekintime]

Jodi, the microphone is a bit off in the intro and outro. Might consider a different microphone or some baffling to get that quality up. For whatever reason there was a background buzz, more reverb, and some peaking with this video.

[@tkindschi]

"One way winding" seems like a shortcut whose time has passed, doesn't it? Oh, well....28800 AND extended power reserve is enough to be interesting....

[@anthonyonline4740]

What info do you have to explain that one way winding is not as good as 2 way?

[@timhorack5468]

The forged carbon is a really nice looking piece, but as for the style of bezel, that never influences my decision.

[@ramspencer5492]

Damn. Yeah. I'm pretty impressed. I like that copper dial. Just don't have the budget for another watch right now. It's tempting and impressive. Damn. Why did they have to do one way winding though? 🤪 You know.... those aren't much more expensive, wholesale than the Sellita.....

[@ramspencer5492]

Oops. I stand corrected..... These movements are priced (wholesale) between a PT5000 and a Sellita SW200..... And maybe closer towards the PT5000 side....