Zelos Abyss 3 3000M Bronze Meteorite (3km, Swiss Mvmt, LE)

We think the looks are every bit as good as the awesome specifications on this black meteorite CuSn8 bronze diver. Zelos may've been the first watch microbrand to introduce a matching black meteorite insert on the bezel, which is a really nice touch, and the meteorite Zelos uses comes from the planetoid core of the Muonionalustra meteorite, which is the oldest discovered meteorite on earth, and we think the best choice for a striking conversation piece. It also contains some very rare elements, including stishovite, an exceptionally rare mineral that has only ever been found in a few meteorite impact structures.

Extras such as the dual lumed crowns, and a lumed raised outer track with reverse lume minute numerals help emphasize the very strong Swiss Super-Luminova lume implementation that Zelos are renowned for. The mix of brushing and polished edges on the case also adds a certain elegance, and the dial design is very nicely balanced, with an edged date window at six o'clock in an appropriate azure color.

Spec-wise, the extreme 3000 meters rating tends to draw most of the attention, but the rest of the specs are exactly what we'd want to see here, including a high double domed scratch resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, a reliable Swiss SW-200 automatic movement, screw down helium escape valve, a well executed pressed illustration of a submarine passing through an undersea canyon on the screw down case back, and a very precise and crisp bezel action in a well built watch.

Although this is a relatively tall timepiece due to the depth rating, remarkably the case diameter is only 43mm with a 51mm lug-to-lug length, making this a very versatile watch that can be worn on wider range of wrist sizes than you might expect.