Zelos Chroma Hands-On
The last time we encountered Zelos Watches they had just launched their third watch, the Abyss 3000M Bronze on Kickstarter (which was successfully funded and then some). In between dive watch releases, the brand went for something different, the minimal-designed lugless Chroma.SpecsCase: 316L Stainless Steel; also in PVD finishMovement: Miyota 8215, custom PVD plated rose gold rotorDial: Black (also available in cream and skeleton black or skeleton cream)Lume:Lens: SapphireStrap: Crazy Horse LeatherWater Res.: 50MDimensions: 42mmThickness: 11mmLug width: 20mmWarranty: 1 Year International WarrantyPrice: $299CaseThe 42mm round, lugless case is the most noticeable feature of the Chroma. Rather than traditional lugs for the strap the Chroma instead uses hidden lugs on the underside of the round case. (We recently saw this same look with the Uniform Wears M40.) The case height is a respectable 11mm and its textured sides give it the appearance of being made up of several stacked pieces. It

Tried on RO and ROC
Was able to try on the new Royal Oak and Royal Oak Chronograph this weekend. All I can say is wow! The RO was very impressive. I love the depth of the dial and the way the color changes in different lighting. The size of the watch is perfect and the finish is superb. I really think this is going to be my next watch. I thought the blue faced yachtmaster was next for me but now I'm torn. The ROC was nice but the dial didn't seem to have the same texture that was present on the RO.Onto the pics:

7041r incoming
I got the call today from my AD. The 7041r I've been planning to get for my wife arrived. Left work early and brought it home. She's been infatuated with it for a few years now. It's such an elegant, timeless, and understated look. Very happy I was able to get it for her!

5905 Blue and 5170G on the wrist.
I was able to try on the new 5905 Blue (well new to boutiques) and the 5170 in black. I'm surprised at how much I enjoyed the 5170 in black, an altogether different feel than the white dial. More pop to the dial and the breguet numerals are very sweet. Wears beautifully too. I was a bit surprised at how soft the chronograph reset button was. I don't remember the movement behaving that way but it's been a while since I played around with the white model. The 5905 was also a surprise. The blue is done very nicely, sunburst, and sleek, but a bit more subtle than I imagined. I still don't love the font on the sub-dial, though in real life it's less prominent than in pictures. The case is big and heavy - 42mm x 14 and it feels every millimeter of it. Though the rectangular pushers lessen somewhat the visual mass. A nice piece, though I'm still not sold on the design choices. IMG_1882.jpgIMG_1889.jpgIMG_1888.jpg

new pepsi in steel with a jubilee bracelet!
the New gmt in oyster steel is stunning! they finally listened, looks like i will be selling my master 2 off for a new one!https://.rolex/watches/baselw...blro-0001.html