Mako
A 500m bronze diver that will develop its own patina over years of wear — a living, rugged tool watch with a teal sunburst dial, at an unreasonable price.
Sensei Score — Strong
A confident recommendation with few compromises.
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Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
The movement
NH35. An entry-tier movement (think Seiko NH-series): rugged, serviceable anywhere, and easy to live with. Not decorated, but it just works.
On the wrist
At 40 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a 48 mm lug-to-lug suits most wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
Specifications
- Reference
- MAKO-BRONZE-TEAL
- Released
- 2022
- Production
- Limited edition
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- NH35
- Movement tier
- Entry
- Power reserve
- 41 h
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 48 mm
- Thickness
- 13.5 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- CuSn8 bronze
- Water resistance
- 500 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · AR inside
- Bezel
- Dive (unidirectional)
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- Teal sunburst
- Dial finish
- Sunburst
- Indices
- Applied
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova BGW9
- Strap / bracelet
- Leather / rubber
- Clasp
- Pin buckle
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
- Fit
- Men's
- Originality
- Original
- Limited
- Yes — 500 pieces
The Gateway
If you love these grails
Shared design language, not a clone. Here's where this piece meets taste you already know.
Deep-diving capability and tool-watch attitude in the Seamaster vein, with a bronze case that ages into a patina uniquely yours.
The maker
Zelos
Exotic materials, attainable prices.
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