Artemis 'Mokume'
$2,4991,993
40 mm50 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Zelos Artemis 'Mokume' is an eye-catching piece that combines craftsmanship and unique materials. Ideal for collectors who value artisanal design, its standout Mokume-gane case sets it apart in the crowded field of microbrands. At $2,499, it's a compelling mix of style and mechanical elegance, offering excellent value for its uniqueness and quality.
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Mokume-gane is a term that translates to 'wood grain metal' where layers of metal are forged and twisted to create its beautiful patterns. This Mokume is created by Vegas Forge, a renowned blacksmith for these layered metals. A total of 100 layers of bronze and nickel were forged and twisted together. These bronze layers gain a patina to darken over time, while the nickel retains its silvery color. The Mokume Artemis features gold plated screw heads and hands 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 Packag…
7.4
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
- Currently sold out
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
- Reference
- unknown
- Released
- 2025
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 45.5 mm
- Thickness
- 10.2 mm
- Lug width
- 24 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- Titanium, Bronze
- 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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