Artemis 'Damascus'
$2,4992,243
40 mm50 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Zelos Artemis 'Damascus' is a standout choice for collectors who appreciate intricate craftsmanship and bold design. With its striking Damascus steel case and skeletonized movement, it offers both aesthetic appeal and technical sophistication, making it a great value at its price point.
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Damascus steel is produced by an ancient technique of forging knives to produce a beautiful woodgrain pattern and increased hardness. This is achieved through multiple layers of steel that has been forged and twisted under high temperatures to achieve these unique patterns, with no two pieces being alike. The Damascus Artemis features subtle yellow O-rings with a yellow sub-second hand to match, with a titanium midcase Specifications Diameter : 40mm Lug to Lug Length: 45.5mm Thickness: 10.2mm with crystal Mid Case: Titanium Lug Width: Custom 24mm Size Movement: Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700 Water Resistance: 50m Crystal: Sapphire Crystal with 'Box' Shape Lume: Superluminova C3 Strap: FKM Rubber with Ti Buckle Package Includes: Travel Case Steel Warranty Card
7.5
StrongSensei Score — Strong
A confident recommendation with few compromises.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
Pulled straight from the spec sheet, framed for the buyer. The editorial verdict is the Sensei's take above.
Strengths
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Slim 10.2mm profile
- Versatile 40mm case
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 40 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a short 45.5 mm lug-to-lug keeps it friendly on smaller wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Released
- 2025
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 45.5 mm
- Thickness
- 10.2 mm
- Lug width
- 24 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- Titanium
- Water resistance
- 50 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · none
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova C3
- Strap / bracelet
- FKM Rubber
- Clasp
- Ti Buckle
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
Zelos
Exotic materials, attainable prices.
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