Zelos Mako GMT Malachite Timekeepers' Exclusive Review: True GMT from $529!

[@JonathanTReviews]

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[@TheLumeRoom]

Fantastic review as always. 100% getting a Timekeepers Edition!

[@JonathanTReviews]

Thanks buddy! Good choice! I'm wearing it today and it has some subtle sparkle in the layers I hadn't previously gotten to see (our first day of sun since receiving it). I think you'll love it! Cheers

[@darrenak9378]

Really great in-depth review (as always). I find your comparisons with other popular watches very useful. Thanks

[@JonathanTReviews]

Thanks buddy! Glad I could help 🥂

[@twinvader_]

Great to get a closer look at this, was curious but I think this has cinched me been keener on the regular Mako in perhaps the ‘Sky Blue’. Will see how we go! All the best to anyone keen to get one.

[@JonathanTReviews]

You can't go wrong with any of them. Great model lineup with some incredible new dials. I'm super happy to have this one in the collection. Cheers

[@kevinleighuk]

Great and helpful review! I love the malachite dial and green bezel combo with the yellow GMT hand. The lack of minute markers doesn’t bother me as I only glance at my watch for the rough time. If I want precision I have an iPhone or atomic clock on the wall. My watches have become more jewellery or accessory than a tool - unless I’m exercising then I where my Apple Watch! It does look thick but as you say visually it might wear thinner. A tip for adjusting a watch without minute markers but having a bezel is to move the bezel by the number of clicks equivalent to whatever minute offset it is past a 5-minute marker. Then align the minute hand with the 5-minute marker on the bezel. As the bezel is bi-directional you can easily straighten the bezel afterwards. I hope I can snag one!

[@JonathanTReviews]

Thank you very much! The beauty is one of my main appreciation points with my watches as well. Thanks for the suggestion 🥂 Best of luck snagging one!

[@kevinleighuk]

@@JonathanTReviews I bought one. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.

[@Jason-hv4eu]

Good review! I was able to pick up the Mako 300m Diver 'Aventurine'. This is my third Zelos but first ‘Aventurine’ dial. I’m excited 😁

[@JonathanTReviews]

Thank you! Very cool, I think you'll love it! Aventurine isn't for everyone (some find it too sparkly) but many, including myself, find it to be stunning. Either way, it's one you definitely have to experience firsthand to decide. Cheers

[@AlexanderB.]

Well...not a huge fan of malachite dials but that's just me. But what baffles me is why the Mako has become thicker than previous iterations were in spite of using a slim Miyota movement. And why the polished section of the clasp?

[@JonathanTReviews]

I could see them not being for everyone. I dig the look/feel though. The latest batch of V3 (non-GMT) maintained the same thickness but the GMT variant had to be adjusted to accommodate that complication and the 4th hand. Without the crystal, it's a ~1mm difference but with the crystal it's closer to 1.8mm. I will say, on the wrist, I can't tell much a difference until I look for it. Cheers

[@Great-Scott]

Mako is probably my favorite model from one of my favorite brands. The lack of minute markers is a significant niggle (or is it a moan) from my POV. 99% of owners use minutes but 1% uses three time zones so I don't get it (made up stats). Still, I could very well try to snag a couple of the GMTs in this release. 😁 Thanks for the review. (PS-I just rewatched this and have to compliment you on A+ video quality. You really showed off the beauty of this watch. Great info, as always! Yes, I ordered one of these beauties.)

[@JonathanTReviews]

Definitely a fair point and I fall into the 99% too 😉 I usually set my GMT watches to function as a 24hr indicator for my local time so I really don't need a third indicator 😂 Cheers

[@mikep5478]

Very thorough and detailed review, thanks! I'm getting at least one GMT and I might grab one of the 9015 models. I have other watches that for aesthetic reasons choose to leave off the minute markers. I think it's a trade-off I would also make for certain dials. I'll use the bezel if synching the time is absolutely necessary. I'll just rotate the bezel and put the 5minute bezel dot between the dial 5minute markers for a better reference point.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Thank you very much! Awesome, I hope you land the ones you're eyeing! Agreed, I prefer having the marks in usage but respect and appreciate the aesthetic improvement by leaving them off with this model. Cheers

[@TheMicrobrandReview]

Very interesting to see what a great brand like Zelos can do with this, as we have a 40mm malachite diver coming out later this year. Thanks for sharing!

[@JonathanTReviews]

Awesome! I look forward to seeing what's in store! I'm a definite fan of the increased usage of minerals and other natural materials in the past few years. My pleasure and thanks for watching. Cheers

[@TheMicrobrandReview]

@@JonathanTReviews I particularly love gemstone and mineral dials too. Had a rock collection going way before I got into watches! Happy to PM you details if you're interested. :)

[@JonathanTReviews]

Too cool! I've had love and astonishment over rocks/minerals/gems since I was a kid as well. It's hard not to be in awe of nature's art. People are going to love your upcoming watch! Cheers

[@JonathanTReviews]

This video is now public as the Malachite goodness was just opened up!

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

It's Zeeeeeeelos.

[@JonathanTReviews]

While people use both, the brand owner has confirmed it was created as Zeh-los.

[@MrZanzibar123]

Great review and amazing deal for the Zelos faithful!

[@JonathanTReviews]

Thank you so much! It really is a smoking deal. As is often the case with the brand, you get so much more than the price. Cheers

[@pruteanu6]

green is the new black !!! beautiful piece !

[@JonathanTReviews]

Haha! Love it 💚 Cheers

[@private464]

SOOO glad you made this video. I was just looking at this model and was thinking about it. I have the Swordfish green with gilt hands. Q: would you recommend that I get this one too (special enough) or not? Thanks for sharing your opinion! Also, I'm a little worried that the hands are a little too thin on these Makos. The overall thickness you addressed.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Happy I could help! I have a Green Bronze SF40 as well. Personally, I think the two models and dials are sufficiently different to easily just both (I actually have a Green Bronze Mako as well, which I should have shown in the video). I really enjoy this dial and overall model, though it's naturally always a subjective decision too. I think the Mako hands are well balanced with the dial but they certainly aren't as bold or blocky as the cathedral paddles on the Swordfish. Cheers

[@private464]

@@JonathanTReviews Thanks for your input. I DO love green. It's getting harder and harder to justify getting a new watch though, as I need to have enough wrist time for them all. I just have to decide if THIS is the one.

[@JonathanTReviews]

I have far too many neglected watches as well. Unfortunately, with the Malachite, it appears to now be sold out. I'm sure one will pop up though if you decide to get one. Cheers

[@private464]

@@JonathanTReviews I just noticed that too! In a way, this is better. Because it gives me way more time to decide if I really want one. The green is very nice (probably much more outstanding in person). Elshan sold 400 of these...wow. I have ALL of my watches in rotation so I don't neglect any of them. But the collection is getting pretty large...over a month to wear all of them! Are you on wus? It would be nice to message more privately sometime.

[@JonathanTReviews]

I am. I post in their review section mostly.

[@JEmmons6322]

Great review as usual Jon! I typically advocate for female endinks nowadays, but being such a chunky watch, I think the extended L2L with the male endlinks actually make this fit better. Those colorways are 🔥

[@JonathanTReviews]

Thank you very much! I've been waffling a bit lately on female end links. Love them for comfort/fitment but don't love the integration with some watches (example the resultant ledge on the Tusenö Shellback and Windseeker, though they're still both great watches). In the end, either male or female, how well they're incorporated can sway me either direction. I'm with you that I think the male links work well on the Mako. Cheers

[@jasperyoung2466]

Holy F888 that's the most gorgeous watch I have seen from Zelos

[@JonathanTReviews]

It is a beautiful dial/watch! Cheers

[@coldfusioneer]

Great review! Thanks for keeping them honest.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Thank you! My pleasure and of course! Cheers

[@laurablockley1269]

Great video, thank you. I agree re the minor cons. I think they are just something you have accept with this watch because the value for money and pros far outweigh the few cons for me.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Thank you very much! That's my take as well. It's pretty hard to go wrong with the huge value and gorgeous dials, even if there are some little details that keep it from being "perfect". Cheers

[@laurablockley1269]

@@JonathanTReviews yup and no watch is really perfect, so just have to accept things sometimes. Just have to keep my 🤞 I can get the one I want :)

[@JonathanTReviews]

Agreed. Best of luck snagging the one you want! Cheers

[@robz4290]

Nice review man! The second markers is such a disappointment but it’s overall beautiful

[@JonathanTReviews]

Thank you! It would have been nice if they could cleanly incorporate them. After setting the watch, I haven't noticed it much in usage at least. Cheers

[@rauliorga3823]

Good review. Wouln't hurt to have some timegrapher details in it , in the future.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Thank you! Unfortunately I don't currently own one but will possibly add one in the future. Cheers

[@JRMoore]

@@JonathanTReviews Maybe a manufacturer will send you one so you can make a review/how-to video

[@JonathanTReviews]

That's for the suggestion. That could potentially be a good video idea. Cheers

[@mocha8232]

Thanks for those who did not get it.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Lots of happy soon to be new owners! Cheers

[@kojoonfeet9222]

Very detailed review👍

[@JonathanTReviews]

Thank you! Cheers

[@dmarcellus]

Can we please make the Mako Frost GMT ...make it look just like the V3 frost...only have a bold orange GMT marker and make the seconds hand black. Please & Thank you.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Elshan always has new things up his sleeve so we'll see what happens 😊 Cheers

[@dmarcellus]

@@JonathanTReviews I'm wearing my V3 MAKO today. :)

[@JonathanTReviews]

Awesome! I slapped on the Malachite in honor of the public launch 🥂

[@gregalonzo9504]

Malachite is beautiful.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Absolutely, it's even better in person! Cheers

[@gesto211]

The Emerald City - oz

[@JonathanTReviews]

Haha! Definitely! Cheers

[@HVG67]

The lack of minute markers bothers me.. a lot. It's just form over function and i just hate that! Never ever put form over function.... Damn... I signed up to get one but now I'm not sure. Also: 15,8mm is thicker than my friggin Helm Komodo (15,5). Yeah does that matter? Heck yeah! Because of that thickness, I've banged my Komodo against so many things! Now that Komodo is made for that, but I doubt this watch will survive that a lot... Yeah man, I'm disappointed 😞

[@JonathanTReviews]

Understandable with the minute markers. Regarding the thickness though, I think you'll find it wears much thinner than the Helm. The thickness is only ~12.5mm without the crystal. The rest of the thickness is the very highly domed and box edge crystal. In my experience, including with this watch, a thick crystal and a thick case do not wear the same. The build quality is also plenty robust in my opinion. Cheers

[@HVG67]

@@JonathanTReviews well I caved in and got myself a Frost GMT as Frost is my favorite option with most Zelos.

[@JonathanTReviews]

I'll be interested to know your thoughts once you get it! I think you'll be pleasantly surprised once you get past the lack of minute hashes. Cheers

[@HVG67]

@@JonathanTReviews i already saw a post of a possible replacement bezel insert with minute markers...

[@Robespierres_Ghost]

Nevermind I snuck in.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Perfect! Glad you were able to check it out. Cheers

[@jeffsmith4872]

I love the look of the Mako GMTs but can’t justify buying a watch with no minute markers.

[@JonathanTReviews]

It does make setting the time with perfect alignment more challenging. I haven't noticed much of a legibility impact though, once set. Cheers

[@JohnHammond-e2i]

Has anyone seen a review of the new Skyblue Mako?

[@JonathanTReviews]

Sorry, I have not. Cheers

[@JohnHammond-e2i]

@@JonathanTReviews No worries! I bought one and the anticipation to see it in person is killing me!

[@JonathanTReviews]

It should be a beauty!

[@RelativeTime]

Simply beautiful, but man that seems thick.

[@JonathanTReviews]

It is gorgeous! The specs and off wrist profile are quite stout. On wrist though, it wears very similarly to the original Mako unless I'm specifically looking for it. Much of the thickness is that very high/proud domed crystal. Cheers Shane

[@RelativeTime]

@@JonathanTReviews I'm sure it will do great. The Mako 3 was my favorite Zelos until the spearfish came around.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Agreed, I'm expecting the same. It is a classic in the lineup and was the first model I owned.

[@douglaswong3418]

So funny!! It looks very similar to the PHOIBOS Voyager GMT (PY043A) especially the Green Malachite dial with gold tone indices. 🤣😂😂. But Phoibos is with NH34 movement, so the price is much lower. 😛

[@JonathanTReviews]

Beyond the Malachite and gilt, they look very different to me (case, 4 o'clock crown, domed crystal, markers, hand style, bracelet, toolless micro clasp, etc.). On the movement, this is a True/Traveler GMT vs the Office GMT on the NH34, as you mention. Cheers

[@douglaswong3418]

@@JonathanTReviews agree, the specifications are different! But when I take the first look on this Mako GMT, think of the Phoibos Malachite immediately. 😁

[@JonathanTReviews]

I hear you. There are a fair amount of other malachite dial watches of late too, most of which go with gilt for the hardware. It's a classic pairing. For me personally, it's hands down a preference for the Zelos, but different tastes is what makes the hobby fun 🥂