At This Price, It Won't Last Long! - Zelos Thresher World Timer GMT MOP Review

[@RelativeTime]

Two Quick Notes: 1. The Bezel insert on the listed specs says sapphire. However, when Elshan emailed me about it he mentioned the MOP insert had a layer of epoxy to protect it. I emailed him for clarification and he says that the other versions have sapphire, but the MOP and Adventurine has an epoxy coating to protect it. 2. Make sure you go check out En Movimiento take on the Adventurine version kzbin.info/www/bejne/moGuZIZsjK-FitUsi=aV5AGRUVYFXH2CSy

[@mocha8232]

Nice info update. What's your view for the epoxy coating?

[@RelativeTime]

@@mocha8232Elshan seems to know what he's doing when he's designing these. So I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. Although it would be useful to know the type of epoxy used to be able to judge how it hold up. I think they've done this on a few other models as well, so there may be some history out there and how well it wears too.

[@HeistFPS]

How long will epoxy coating last? Is it still as scratch resistant as sapphire?

[@RelativeTime]

@@HeistFPS that is the question. It really depends on what type of epoxy. If I had to guess, I'm thinking better than aluminum, but not as hard as sapphire.

[@HeistFPS]

@@RelativeTime Thanks for your insight. I’m assuming they couldn’t use sapphire with the aventurine and MOP materials somehow. Anyways I still think it’s gorgeous I’m gonna pick up the Aventurine most likely, love the world timer bezel even if it’s not a “true” world timer. Thanks for the review! Also do you know if Zelos will size the bracelet beforehand if I add a note

[@MADHIKER777]

Just put my order in for this gorgeous MOP dial. I've always admired Zelos's designs. This will be my first Zelos and my first MOP dial and my first travelers style GMT. Not my first world timer though.

[@SilverSergeant]

OK!!!! This one is a winner!!!!! Titanium, design, function, looks......value. Nice review, Shane.....I like the tool watch look.

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks. Good to see ya commenting. Hope your doing well.

[@SilverSergeant]

@@RelativeTime Thanks, Shane. I am doing well. My regards to your family.

[@gregalonzo747]

I travel a lot for work. I am especially fond of World Timers and GMT models. I found this one easy to read the time. Overall a good watch.

[@holgermuller3597]

Wow, the mop effect also on the bezel! That was unexpected and looks so cool !! Nice review, Shane, as always. Thanks for that 👍👍👍

[@RelativeTime]

They never tell me which model they are sending me, so this one surprised me as well.. I pulled it out and thought it was just an odd dark blue dial. Until the light caught it and the bezel came to life. I was like "O! Wow... that's the MOP."

[@adk7962]

Another winner from Zelos. I’m not a huge MOP fan though even though it looks super cool. And for me I don’t have enough money to jet set around the world so I will stick to Caller GMT’s which are much more convenient for me because I have my watches in a rotation. Thanks for the great review!

[@JS-ev4xc]

You are so right, most of the time we want a durable and value for money watch. Zelos is a different creature nowadays, at this price point, just provide a Swiss movement.

[@larrydalton2205]

I love that MOP blue dial. Blue and yellow go great together.

[@andhenny]

I’m a big fan of meteorite and MOP dials. Zelos does both excellently. (And their lume is a game changer)

[@Box_13]

I do miss the "old" Zelos. There is nothing wrong with different and, in my opinion, the ability to do these designs now speak to the success and solid watches he built in the beginning. I just know I would love a killer deal on a big ole unrefined hunk of bronze watch. But in a world of Nouvelle cuisine and Filet Mignon, my tastes run more toward a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

[@mpommer2]

It may seem strange, but I never got past the swordfish. It was and is my favorite.

[@RelativeTime]

The Swordfish is a great line of watches. Good price, and farily standard diver with a few unique twists.

[@roger.p.007]

Thank you for the review. I enjoyed it as always. I just set a reminder on my calendar for when it comes out. I still like the MOP the best even without the sapphire bezel.

[@mocha8232]

Quality in-depth review as always. This is an interesting Zelos release. Like the world timer feature. Personally I am still unsure about the epoxy bezel coating as it appears not as durable.

[@RelativeTime]

It be nice to know more about it.

[@nedflanders3769]

The hour hand had “shrinkage” 😊

[@enmovimiento3766]

Dial es 🔥 like the colors combination. Thanks for the reference to my channel Shane. Great video as usual 👍

[@chuckmontgomery7571]

Pretty solid Zelos fanboy here, but that also means I have a few already. Going to give this one a miss not because it's a bad watch but because it isn't filling a niche for me. I've honestly been hoping for Zelos to put out a smaller, understated sports watch with an aventurine dial for a little bit now. Then I discovered Christopher Ward makes one. Saving my nickels for that.

[@RelativeTime]

Are you talking about the new smaller C63?

[@chuckmontgomery7571]

@@RelativeTime Yeah, wouldn't mind it in the larger size, but I'll take it smaller for the dial, and on this watch, no date.

[@FaitheDone]

A leader or a man of action in a crisis almost always acts subconsciously and then thinks of the reasons for his action.

[@morgan97475]

Looks pretty good. I prefer the worldtime bezel to the 24-hr one. The former just seems easier to use WTR to finding the time anywhere in the world.

[@MADHIKER777]

Impressive watch. I so wish that the font was larger on the 24 hour ring. The 3D lume arabics are used by Farer to good effect.

[@richardpool9970]

Spot on review as always Shane. MOP and Damascus watches look great and the price is super appealing but not a fan of the world timer bezel. I could live with it but need to find some kind of flaw or else I'll be purchasing another Zelos :-)

[@NW-lj6oo]

Great review for a really good value watch.

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks!

[@jaredstephenson6468]

I much prefer the NH34 to the 9075-I really can’t stand the lack of quick set, meanwhile it’s still easy to change the hour on the NH.

[@DrJKee]

This comment saved me from deciding to buy it

[@joerichardson6107]

What do you mean? You can quick set the local time on a 9075, are you referencing something else?

[@vonkruel]

I'm not into GMTs but this is _really_ appealing. Titanium is great, I like the overall design, and that Miyota 9075 is your ticket if you want an affordable flyer GMT. I'm not sure how I feel about the hands, but I'll probably agree that they let the watch down slightly.

[@extremejoy]

9:50 - if you don’t travel then I agree with you but since I travel a lot; I like the cities name instead of 24 hour marker.

[@CyberSammael]

I find it interesting that we are so specific about a relatively minor difference in GMT functionality, but there are at least three versions of a world timer that we all call the same thing. I would say that a watch where the GMT hand is replaced by a 24 hour track that spins and can be set to align to a city list is a 'true world timer' and that this style is 'gmt with a world timer bezel'. Is there an official designation for the different types of world timer?

[@RelativeTime]

I've seen others ask that before, but as far as I know there is no official designation or consensus. Generally, if it has world time capabilities it's a "world timer".

[@tuzu1758]

Buc-ee's ! Oh, and a Zelos

[@RelativeTime]

Lol. Now I got a hankering for some Beaver nuggets.

[@benferris3252]

As someone who prefers the cleaner look of a caller gmt with a 24 hour bezel and dislikes the busy look of worldtimers, this watch is not for me. With that said, I hadn't thought of the point of the travelers gmt/worldtimer combination being a better combination that is simpler to use. From a design standpoint I like that Zelos has built their own style and brand identity to stand out compared to other brands. With that said from a design standpoint there are a few things I like and dislike about this watch. The yellow accents work perfectly with the MOP dial/bezel. The handset feels too generic especially with how unique the original handset was with the og thresher. The case design is pretty cool as well with inspiration from multiple other Zelos watches. I see Mako, Blacktip, Hammerhead, and Eagle. I like how the moment I see the case side profile it looks "Zelos" while still clearly being it's own unique model. When they make a diver version of the Thresher I'll probably pick one up

[@astorbeijer9424]

The hour hand seems to be short so that you can always read the date window. I have no answer as to why they were both made to look so two dimensional. Maybe it was done to contrast with the MOP dial? Just a shot in the dark...

[@RelativeTime]

Could be. All the dials are pretty vibrant and interesting. So maybe he didn't want to take anything away from that.

[@finster444k]

Of Course, FREE WATCH ALARM 🎉🎉 !!!

[@RelativeTime]

Yes and no. A lot of people don't realize that any "Free watch" for a review I also pay taxes on as if it were actual income. Regardless of whether I keep or sell them later on. So it didn't cost me anything other than 15hrs of time to do this review now... But next quarter I'll be writing Uncle Sam a check for it.

[@finster444k]

​@RelativeTime That makes you an Independent Contractor for Zelos Watches. You see no "Conflict Of Interest" in doing a fair & Impartial review on a watch you accepted for free ? Interesting...

[@RelativeTime]

​@@finster444k Did I say that? No, I was just pointing out that things aren't always as black and white as some make them out to be. Don't get me wrong... is there potential for a conflict, or temptation to pull some punches. Absolutely... but it doesn't mean everyone always falls to that. Plus, you can believe me or not, but that temptation also gets less the longer you do this. And after 7 years of doing this as a hobby... I could give a $hit if a brand gets pissed off at me. I understand where you are coming from. Heck, there are a lot of reviewers I don't trust. They either don't know what they are doing or are trying to game the system for all it's worth. Although I like to think it's more from incompetence than most of them trying to do something shady. They don't take enough time to do a review. To fully get to know the watch. They just turn the camera on as soon as they get something and ramble on whatever comes to their head. Which does you the viewers a complete disservice. Especially when it comes to microbrands like this, where no one else is getting to see it before real people are going to be spending their hard-earned money on it. So it's the smart thing when watching a review to take everything anyone says with a grain of salt. Yet at the same time, it's important to also realize each reviewer does things their own way. We aren't all the same. What I was also trying to imply earlier is that I will not be monetarily coming out ahead by making this review. I can guarantee I will be paying more in taxes than I will get from KZbin in ad revenue for this. In short, since I have no plans on selling this watch, making this video cost me money. Which brings up the question. If that is the case, what would my motivation be for not speaking my mind about this one? To not be "fair and impartial" as you say? To get more watches from the brand? Well, then it's the same situation all over again. And even if I eventually sell one of those down the line... well that's a whole hell of a lot of work making multiple reviews for that. Now that said. Is there anything specific you disagree with in the video? That you think I got wrong?

[@Zincgton]

Last 3 releases are not fully sold out and still can see stocks available. FOMO effect is no longer around. There has been a fatigue and there are that many one would wish to own. There is a release every month. Let us see if this will be sold out. I have my doubts.

[@donbennett9201]

so Mexico City was set and how do you tell any other City time? there's no hand pointing at it

[@RelativeTime]

The point of the world timer bezel, is that there isn't a hand. The GMT hand will typically point to your home time. So rotate The bezel so that your home time lines up with your home City/ time zone. After that, the bezel is organized in order of time zones. So you just find the other City you want to know about on the bezel. Then read what the 24-hour time is just inside the dial.

[@donbennett9201]

@@RelativeTime thank you bro. I appreciate the response. from what I can determine well what I'm doing is looking at that new thresher the zelos thresher that's coming out in 1 hour lol. it appears that the bezel for a world timer is made for a calculation. You can calculate your current time. it's not made for a continuing reading that bezel. that was the part I couldn't figure out

[@jeffrey2705]

Just bought the MOP Thresher and I do have to say that the pics on the Zelos site DOESN'T do this watch justice at all. The pics on the website are a very vibrant blue MOP, when the watch is really a darker MOP. I would have NEVER bought it just from the pics on the website alone. Zelos needs to fix that quick. Also I am a Zelos Collector. This will make the 25th Zelos watches I own now. I really like the business model that Elshan has done, but I personally think he is missing the mark as far as sells go. Most all of the watches sell out fast, with the exception of the last few launches. I can understand not wanting to sit on stock, but I personally think Elshan could sell more than 200 watches in a particular dial if he could get into more stores, but that takes stock and money. As it stands right now Elshan makes a pretty good profit on the watches for the price he sells them for. But I think there is more demand than supply sometimes, Makes the secondary market fun though. And another thing Elshan needs to fix is the fact it takes 3 weeks for the watches to ship from the time you buy them online. Why the wait???? The watches are already made, and that is very evident of all the KZbin videos that are done where you can see the serial number. If you put two and two together it doesn't make sense at all. Zelos is the ONLY brand that I have encountered where it takes more than 3 weeks to get your watch. Been watch collecting for more than 30 years, and have 476 watches in my collection and I find myself wearing my Zelos watches more than any other watch I have. I'll wear a Zelos over my Omega's and that is saying a lot. Micro Brands like Zelos are just fun! Elshan designs watches for fun. And you can tell from the dial options that a lot of thought went into them .

[@jochenasel]

The bracelet and the case are great. The dial, especially this MOP version, is just too much for me. Much to busy and the hands are not fitting the design. On the flip side - it saves me money because this release from Zelos I can happily give a pass. Would be Zelos #8 in my collection. 😂

[@RelativeTime]

I'm curious to see some real footage of the normal versions with an enamel coating on the dial. Not sure if they will be toned down, or still vibrant.

[@loganholmberg2295]

its tempting but I think probably go for a similar long island watch for allot less. BUT the titanium and thiness CANNOT be over looked. The problem with zelos is that by the time I have funds for one the model I want seems tobe sold out.

[@RelativeTime]

Don't forget the scratch resistant coating, and typically from the other Islanders I've seen this will also have a better bracelet/clasp. Maybe better lume... Depends on which of Mark's models you're looking at. That said, islander is great for the price. I'd buy that over a traska anyday.

[@marcducati]

For the date, you are not correct. I have the Zelos GMT Mako Cracked Ice and you can move the date back if you rotate the hour backward. If you rotate the entire time, all hands, it doesn't but if you put it in the first position to move only the small hour hand, the date rotates backward. Thanks for the reviews.

[@RelativeTime]

Not sure what exactly I said. it's been a while since I made this, but that's probably what I meant. Thats usually how True GMTs work. How do you like the Mako?

[@marcducati]

​@@RelativeTime You said the draw back was that you can't wind back the date with the small hour hand, you have to go all the way around. Frankly, it's a detail, just thought I'd give my two cents. I love the Mako, really nice watch, good size and has just enough personality to not be a look alike. The orange touches with the orange gmt hand and the orange second circle have a nice contrast with the white cream dial and the black indices and hands . It really pops but at the same time, in the flesh, it's classy and goes with everything. I really liked your videos and actually discovered Zelos watching your vids. Then on their site, I was looking to see what they had and clicked on the Cracked ICE version when I saw it.

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

Zelos for some reason does nothing to me, sadly this one Inc. Oh well thanks for the review.

[@etebol]

I am with you. I think is their dials and color combinations….and then some. But be careful what you say about Zelos because the “zealots” will come after you.

[@RelativeTime]

I don't think the fans are that rabbid... at least not compared to some fan boys. Now do you like some of the older.. more normal looking watches better?

[@etebol]

@@RelativeTime I do prefer the older models, they are more in line with my taste.

[@Bob_Smith19]

You’re not alone. The Comet is the only one I’ve liked. The others just aren’t that good. I don’t buy on specs alone.

[@bobbailey6398]

I don’t get the wisdom of the world time bezel. Seems easier to just track zones and not have to take the additional step and figure out which of those cities is in the same zone as the city you are trying to track. Say I’m not familiar with the US and I want to track the Dallas time zone. I can’t just look up Dallas. I then have to figure which of my options share a zone.

[@Great-Scott]

Elshan, stop giving away the MOPs! I want to be able to buy one. 😁

[@cheesychester9647]

Got one in damascus. I let my blacktip go for this

[@bladimirkroutska3707]

At this price it's gonna last pretty long.Mark my words an visit a year later.

[@RelativeTime]

Perhaps. They haven't been selling out as much as they used to, as suposdely increased number of units made. Yet a lot of times the MOP and Adventurine dials still are the first to go. We will see.

[@Gumby56]

I've had mine for a month now. A 42mm would have been better because the cities are hard to read, the printing is so small.

[@RelativeTime]

Otherwise, how do you like it?

[@Gumby56]

@@RelativeTime love it, it's light on the wrist, accurate and it's a world timer!!!

[@Makingnewnamesisdumb]

I don't get how you're supposed to know which cities are in which time zone if they're not one of the cities on the bezel. You might k ow which country a city is in but may or may not know exactly where in that country a city is and many countries cross multiple time zones. And if you have to look it up you may as well just look up the time there and forget the watch.

[@kiwilonewolf]

It's the aventurine for me! Dressy enough to look like James Bond could wear it, yet tooly enough that James Bond could... well at least I know what I mean!

[@RelativeTime]

I'm still surprised at how popular Adventurine has gotten. The first time I saw it was on the Solas Starlight dress watch. I remember a lot of comments like "What is that?" "Why do I want something that sparkles". Yet put it in a tool watch, and it seems to be a good match. Creates an interesting balance of dressy and tooly.

[@CDB84]

Thresherrr little zelos man copy name of other watches 😊

[@RelativeTime]

Well to be fair, it is a shark and a lot of brands name dive watches after sharks. Who else has a Thresher?

[@droobie827]

Yeah, put your fingers on that thresher, mind the jaggon

[@RelativeTime]

Jaggon?

[@droobie827]

@RelativeTime south park reference ( not for the faint of heart)

[@RelativeTime]

Just watched a clip... O wow. I don't remember that episode at all.

[@droobie827]

@@RelativeTime I was laughing, picturing you watching the clip and doing a spittake, wondering what you just watched. Love the reviews!

[@jaredstephenson6468]

More important than the watch, I have to know. Do you talk like this in your real life??

[@RelativeTime]

Pretty much.

[@MyrnaLeopold]

Some bathing suits just shouldn’t be worn by some people.

[@RelativeTime]

?

[@cedarcanoe]

That’s a rather dull drop by Zelos

[@RelativeTime]

What did you think of the Eagle 2? I think that was the last one I looked at.

[@cedarcanoe]

@@RelativeTime indeed! I remember your review from 6 months ago.

[@talega1]

Watch looks nice BUT the transition to the watch bands.....just like chicken legs in baggy shorts. Similar to a Casio Royal w a nato strap..... . First link should protrude a bit to the sides to avoid this horrible optical illusion...... we know 1970 was long ago.....

[@monsieurzuid]

The varsity jacket numbers font gives a unsophisticated, low quality feeling. + Logo is ugly, feels cheap af