Zelos Blacktip Ti Watch Review

[@Bob.martens]

There's no longer an excuse for brands offering a non-on-the-fly adjustable bracelet from 500$ up.

[@PeterKotsa]

Bingo..well said 🥃

[@aussie8114]

I won’t buy a bracelet watch without one.

[@Alexsdiver]

Exactly! No quick adjustment, no purchase. It’s unbelievable that brands like AP or Cartier, among several others, still sell watches costings tens of thousands of dollars without it. There’s nothing like having the perfect fit throughout the whole day.

[@bjornthompson]

i totally agree with what you´re all saying and it put the finger on what i have been feeling lately, i don´t buy watches that dont have good bracelets. im not paying thousands and it has a cheap feeling bracelet on it, no excuse. espically rolex gets on my nerves. just bad bracelets for no reason

[@TheBoldHairspring]

I got to check out the Mosaic MOP dial, and I'm blown away with how beautiful it is. The Orange and The Aventurine models are amazing as well 🔥

[@chalkytr6]

Peter, appreciate the review and the great camera work showing the watch in detail. Just managed to grab the orange dial version and looking forward to seeing it in hand in a few weeks.

[@PeterKotsa]

Enjoy 👍

[@D3ZG1978]

I’ve just ordered one of these and CANNOT wait!

[@alexcaamano2085]

I bought the Aventurine and the MOP. Both are so beautiful. The orange is still available. I'm definitely a Zelos fan.

[@craigriley9892]

I love the fact they do limited runs. Makes me feel special, even tho they're so inexpensive. Just purchased the Blacktip MOP Teal. Cant wait to receive it.

[@Hialeah1925]

Makes you feel special when a company makes a plan to take more of your money? 😂 There’s nothing special about a object that doesn’t make a genuine cultural impact. Piece uniques for example are a joke LOL no emotional/cultural value to it.

[@craigriley9892]

@@Hialeah1925 I was kidding about the "feeling special ", but I do like having things most people dont have. If their plan is to take $500 for a quality watch for the money that I like, then I'm sold. It's not like a $200k piece unique. Calm down

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

Just ordered the frost dial! My first fully lumed dial 😍

[@PeterKotsa]

Good choice! Enjoy...

[@hootonhoot]

Same! A bargain of a spec/strap monster👌

[@23gatesy]

I’ve wanted a great white V2 forged carbon for a while. Eli’s watch designs are lovely. Agreed, wish they wouldn’t sell out so quick

[@stuartheyburn8741]

What ever you say about this brand, good or bad, I don’t think you can argue that they are great value!!!👍

[@wikster6630]

Similar availability from Direnzo, sold out quickly. This Zelos is really nice looking!

[@nextonthewrist]

Good to see this, I've been tempted to dip back in to Zelos with the mosaic dial in this series. I had a Spearfish...but despite it being pretty perfect, it just didn't charm me... It didn't give me 'the feelng' which was unexpected considering that objectively it was really high scoring in almost every measurable metric. Sometimes it is hard to explain why something connects or doesn't despite the best intentioned research.

[@michaelj8793]

I mainly stopped by to wish You and Yours have a Merry Christmas Be well and Stay Safe 👍

[@juanfranciscojesushernande3396]

I loved the second hand design and the art-deco like indices shape.

[@garycollard1981]

Some interesting details on this one. I very much like the raised marker design of the bezel and the extra detail on the hour hand and 12, 3 & 9 indices. I'm fine with the thickness of the hour hand but my personal preference is for points on the ends of the hour and minute hands not squared off ends. The position of the date window gets a thumbs up but the dial colour and "blacktip" font not so much.

[@timetowatch_francois]

Ohhhh Zelos. My oh my how beautiful they are. I agree, secondary market is not fun to navigate when comes time to find a Zelos. I'd gather the money to wait for the upcoming/new release anytime. I'm looking forward to reviewing one at some point, regardless of the one on which I'm able to get my hands. That orange dial is spot on! It symbolizes Optimism (at least for me and Simon Sinek!) Good trick about wearing it before looking at the specs. I'm not sure I'll ever be able to do that but, more power to you Peter! 😎👍🏼

[@ganeshmoorthy9661]

Most of the watches are not available in their website

[@ivanharlokin]

Beautiful watch, I loooove Zelos' orange fume dials. Not a gripe, but, as someone who, for years, hasn't been a fan of 3 o'clock date windows because of the impact on dial symmetry, I now find that I prefer them to a 6 o'clock date... and I can't rationalise why. Watch fans really can be impossible to please. Thanks for your excellent video, and have a great Christmas/New Year.

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks for sharing Ivan, enjoy the holiday break and stay safe 👍

[@jan77usz]

Pretty nice watch! I wish you merry christmas! Thank you for your reviews :)

[@PeterKotsa]

Happy holidays to you too 👍

[@gmcote8020]

Beautiful piece. Well filmed Peter. Very tasteful indices and hands, reminds me of Frank Lloyd Wright. Thanks from 🇨🇦

[@eggsII]

Thanks, Peter! I bought an Aurora this year. Super well-built. Best winding action I’ve had on a Miyota movement thus far. I find myself gravitating to simpler dial and hand designs these days. Zelos are incredibly good at what they do. In some ways, their ornate dials just don’t work for me aesthetically. I’ll likely have another shift in the future…

[@Stripple70]

They have a textured black dial + black bezel version in the line-up. It's a looker

[@Builtbypete]

I love the colour of the face. So retro. Reminds me of the Seiko Bullhead.

[@TaylorCFP]

That dial is beautiful. I’ve been eying this and thinking of getting it, but now seeing the color of the bezel I’m conflicted. On their website it looks darker and it blends better into the dark edge of the fume dial, but in your video it looks more grey. I wish they had made it black.

[@jacc88888]

Wow, love the look of this , especially the orange fume dial. The quality looks superb as well. Great review.

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks for watching

[@WatchWithMike]

I agree with all of your praises and criticisms. Cool watch!

[@martinkaplan1805]

I really like it. Great looking, terrific specs, priced right. Thanks Peter.

[@PeterKotsa]

Welcome..👍

[@Koishishibaman]

I may buy one , if i can. Zelos are fun , good watches for the money. Really cool how they have nice, different movements in their watches sometimes. Thinking handwind, and auto in spearfish. Great review. Thanks

[@leonm2407]

The two types of Lume on the hour hand is a bit of a head scratcher, otherwise a really nice offering.

[@PeterKotsa]

Yeah sometimes I think they could have simplified this, however it has somewhat become their signature. Thanks for sharing Leon..enjoy the break my friend 👍

[@kenharney8665]

Just got this dial version, love it.. my new favorite watch 😁

[@PeterKotsa]

Good choice! ENJOY 👍

[@Dave-H]

The extreme limited edition is a pain for these watches. I'd have several in my collection if they were more available. Beautiful watches.

[@Hipnosis65]

That's a real looker. Great review! Merry Christmas.

[@kevinhuber8723]

Thank You for making this brand known. WOW! I think I have a new favorite. I am a date complication type and several of the subjects I love visually are delete of this function. Bummer.

[@michaelcollins2473]

Certainly seems to be well regulated out of the box. I like the fume dial, the bracelet, but I'm not sure about that bezel.....probably a good, every day beater watch.

[@stephenn6200]

This watch has been on sale for 8 days and 3 of the 5 colorways are still available. I bought the Frost one myself. It will be my 5th Zelos and it is only the second one I have bought on launch date. They are limited buy by no means difficult to obtain.

[@PeterKotsa]

Well said Stephen, cheers mate

[@stephenn6200]

@@PeterKotsa I received mine today. Absolutely beautiful watch, exactly what I have come to expect from Zelos. I won't lie though, I am a little disappointed in the included watch roll. Now that my watch is resized for my 7in wrist, it doesn't really fit back into the roll. It is too small. Did you have this issue?

[@PeterKotsa]

Ahh yes, I had the same issue, it fits, but very tight...I usually loosen the on the fly adjustment to the max setting and then place it in the watch roll...@@stephenn6200

[@hattyfarbuckle]

I didn't like the first link angle on the Titanium Swordfish I bought from Zelos for $369 in 2020 as soon as I opened it - easy to flip though

[@janvachek]

Oh man, this burnt orange is sooo nice to look at. Man, I think I am going to pull the trigger for this particular one. As always great review Peter!

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks for sharing Jan, enjoy the holidays

[@warwicksworkshop9511]

I don't have an issue particularly with the non-matching knurling, my design issue is with the bezel. It has a very purposeful, industrial look, whereas the dial has a 70's vibe and the indices have an art deco vibe. The latter two work okay together for me but they're a more 'desk diver' aesthetic whereas the bezel looks out of place in this company.

[@CLOUDX9V20]

I just got the black one. There are 2 left.

[@themojo6291]

Well done! Excellent video! What a beauty!

[@PeterKotsa]

Glad you liked it!

[@randallhill7979]

Nice looking watch, 👍

[@Rivers_RHR]

Thanks Peter for this great review. Because of you (for better or worse 😂) I managed to buy this colourway just now! Loking forward to more great videos in 2024 👍🏻

[@PeterKotsa]

Hope you enjoy it!..lovely piece👍

[@Rivers_RHR]

@@PeterKotsa cheers Pete, looking forward to getting my hands on it!

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Merry Christmas Peter ⛄🙏

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks brother,...you too enjoy the break and stay safe

[@mfrankel8321]

This new watch from zelos is great. There is not much to gripe about. I personally would have liked to have seen a Swiss Movement as opposed to the Myota 9015, but this watch will sell out anyway. Zelo also makes it in black, which is very attractive if one prefers a more conservative design. Great video, Peter!

[@PeterKotsa]

cheers

[@drchung474]

Love your reviews and content so much ❤️. Do you by chance know when this watch will be released on their website? I'm in love, and am also very sad + annoyed by the super limited amounts released

[@PeterKotsa]

1 day 11 hours...here is the link: zeloswatches.com/collections/blacktip

[@drchung474]

​@PeterKotsa thank you so much! I felt silly I asked, as I did find the page eventually on my own 😂🙈.

[@watchalot919]

I owned the first addition, and technically it was fantastic. Unfortunately it wore very flat on the wrist, and I believe the proportions were wrong. It either needed to be 39mm or have a 22mm lug width.

[@JuanHernandez-ek8zh]

Peter when are you uploading the review for the Direnzo wandering-star?

[@PeterKotsa]

Early to mid January..

[@rachonlepatron1720]

I do prefer the OG in any ways, if it wasn't for the ti, the added thickness, the way too big crown, the change of lugs tips to square, the polished hands/indices instead of brushed etc kills it for me. I own the desert sand you reviewed and that one felt special. One of elshan's best design in my opinion, now I dont understand all these changes, could have been just the TI addition and I would have been in.

[@c.s2001]

In my opinion Peter, you choose watches that just appeal to me. Thanks

[@PeterKotsa]

Hahaha...and ME 👍

[@aussie8114]

The old fear of missing out strategy. I would say there’s a sucker born every minute but these watches tick quite a few boxes for the price. Looks are an acquired taste though.

[@benny4162]

Are they only making 400 of each colorway? Or are more coming with only 400 at a time?

[@PeterKotsa]

Each colour way

[@barryvercueil2346]

So beautiful 😮

[@Robespierres_Ghost]

The aventurine is stunning but I'm worried about its durability. Probably gonna have to pass on this one. Still waiting on the perfect meteorite dial Zelos to add to the collection.

[@nickfoster3637]

Love everything but the bezel color

[@csb135]

seems heavy for titanium?

[@PeterKotsa]

On paper yes...on the wrist it feels good. I think the bracelet and claps add considerable weight. but well balanced

[@benjaminvis]

Generally I suppose that I count myself lucky that Zelos styling is not really to my taste. With the exception of the Nova line, but even then it doesn't stir an urgency in me, I feel like I'm happy letting other people enjoy it. The hype on artificially limited supply watches isn't unique to Zelos. I wish it wasn't so common among the more known microbrands or other tactics were employed to allow more people to buy into and experience the brand. It's great, then, when I can let one pass by without any of that frustration.

[@daddykool9507]

This burn orange is calling me 🤣

[@gz7587]

Can I buy yours?

[@PeterKotsa]

Yes, but unfortunately its already gone to another viewer, cheers

[@coreydavis7810]

I would respectfully request that all viewers please hold off on orders for at least an hour. 😄

[@PeterKotsa]

Nice one 😂

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

Is there a version without that useless ring, and without the lego blocks..??? Keep it modest, keep it readable, and functional..

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

That's not a Z that is the Yar rune ( year).

[@manuelmikewa]

Yeah, it'll be sold out basically all year like the rest of them. Honestly, I even stopped checking their website! 🤷‍♂️

[@nikc1313]

400 of each colourway this launch. Imagine most of them will hang about for a few days at least. Especially so as this is just a materials change of a previous model.

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

They are ok I geuss,well some of them are. They are too fond of left field design. They get too thick at times too. This one looks very nice though..

[@georgecupac1202]

All the Zelos watches that I'm interested in are already sold out. I'm not interested in the scraps.

[@NaNByZero]

I ordered this beauty today. Let’s see if you were right. I bet you were. 🕐⚙️🍸

[@PeterKotsa]

Enjoy..top unit 👍

[@NaNByZero]

@@PeterKotsa Thank You, Sir!

[@NaNByZero]

Mine arrived yesterday and you are right. The bezel grip is a shame. But all in all it’s a very good watch.

[@PeterKotsa]

@@NaNByZero enjoy it

[@ioakimmakis9288]

Zelos...cool.. i suppose it is named after ΖΗΛΟΣ... (eager to do something right) What a cool name they chose for their company.

[@paulhopkins1905]

Zelos has the same alignment issues as Seiko. With all the hype around them, I was seriously dissapointed wit the Black Tip GMT I bought

[@PeterKotsa]

Hey Paul, how did you go with customer service and potential fix or return? cheers

[@paulhopkins1905]

@@PeterKotsa customer service was easy as it could be, considering he is half way around the world. The replacement has the same issue, and I just didn't feel like dealing with it again. It was surprising to me considering the love that Zelos gets, but I wasn't all that impressed

[@PeterKotsa]

@@paulhopkins1905 what a bummer , thats a shame..thank you for sharing that Paul..happy holidays mate

[@paulhopkins1905]

@@PeterKotsa cheers! Happy Holidays

[@Stripple70]

Damn it Peter.... I think you've just cost me 500 bucks 😂

[@PeterKotsa]

😂😂😂.Im so sorry brother It wasnt me, honest 😊😂

[@Mr.CellophaneHart]

Aw, that pun should have been intended.

[@PeterKotsa]

😊

[@jackietreehorn]

Yep. Already sold out.

[@larrydalton2205]

Maybe you're just joking. The sale doesn't even launch until December 27th. It week sell out then.

[@bladimirkroutska3707]

They price it at 499. I price it at 199. Not spending 500 on a watch that has a Z on the dial....

[@ioanlazar3575]

Can you give an example for a titanium watch for around 199 euro??

[@bladimirkroutska3707]

@@ioanlazar3575 Tandorio diver at 90euro,Boderry at 100euro,Heimdallr at 200euro(which is actually exquisite ).Tactical frog at 180euro and the list goes on.....

[@brito4business448]

Hi, Peter, I´m starting a become sick and tired to see the thmbnail saying the watch is a 70´s or 60´s inspiration... There is no any of a single sign of inspiration to a 70´s watches!!!!!!! Not one!!!!! Regards and love the channel...

[@PeterKotsa]

I hear you, I was appealing to the burnt orange color here Nonetheless, point taken 👍

[@rickjason215]

I am tired of watch reviewers getting paid for their reviews. I am unsubscribing from ever creator that does that.

[@needfoolthings]

The second hand tip has no business to be orange. It looks on the dial like pink looks on coral red. You don't combine two colors of little contrast from the same range, period.

[@benchapman6769]

The bezel insert is a visual and legible mess, making instant time lapse reading an approximation, with the batons subliminally showing 11 constantly. Bad call Zelos.

[@jimt7292]

Zelos has not done anything too exciting in 2023. They keep cranking out their staples but buying has slowed down on those models. Also not a fan of Miyota movements.

[@L233233]

The bezel kills it for me. It's ugly.

[@tngchinghwa]

the clasp is super chunky, i prefer their previous version of clasp. And you need to cut out the stupid filter on your indoor shots, cant even see the colour of the dial properly

[@randmacct636]

Just an advert

[@tudorhategan5876]

Money talks

[@watchfamous11]

Very good video, we learned a lot, good work! to mine ,clone 1:1 top