First of all, hello, I'm a newbie here. I don't know if this is the right section to post this and sorry for my bad English. :/
Hey, have you ever heard of ZIIIRO watches from Germany? I thought the brand is already common among watch lover? But it seems like I'm the first one to post about it here.
I hope I can find ZIIIRO fans here.
About ZIIIRO
The idea was to create a watch without hands or markings, but rather a constantly changing of patterns indicating the passage of time. Our main theme is minimalism so there are no distracting elements in each design.
Up until today, ZIIIRO have created many unique watches total of 10 designs. Each design have different colors. And today, they've just announced the first ZIIIRO Store in Singapore which will be operate this June!
? Even the shop is unique. The glowing colored ring in the background is moving, how cool is that?! So if you don't know ZIIIRO, I would like to introduce to you each unique ZIIIRO design!
And if anyone here know ZIIIRO better than me, feel free to add any information that I've missed.
1. ZIIIRO Gravity
The Gravity. This is the first ZIIIRO watch that I fell in love to. The specifications are like below:
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Overall Description
Case: Stainless Steel Case with PVD (Physical vapor deposition) in matte black
Case Back: Polished Stainess Steel with Snap-up enclosure
Dial: Plain White with no markers
Strap: Enclosed Silicone with Stainless Steel
Crown: 3 Hour Position
Hands: Colored Discs // Hour and Minute
Movement
Japanese Miyota 1L-26 Quartz Movement , Hours, Minutes
32,768Hz; Two-pole stepping motor with accuracy of +/-20 s/month worn under normal circumstances
Components
Case Width: 38mm
Case Thickness: 7.50mm
Silicone + Case Width: 43mm
316L Stainless Steel
Hardened Mineral CrystalL
Battery: SR616SW
Water Resistant: 3ATM
Recommended Wrist Size: 15.50cm to 19.00cmIt combines silicone and metal to form a flexible bracelet watch. This model also features an interchangeable clock body switchable with multi color straps so it's very suit for watch collector out there to mix and match the color to have their desire watch.
Strap color that are available are yellow Banana, Green, blue Ocean, Magenta, white Snow, Grey and Black. Other than silicon strap, they also have smaller size strap (13cm - 15.50cm) for those who have smaller wrist which made up of polyamide nylon. Available in 3 colors of Transparent, Milky White and Transparent Smoke.
? How to change the strap.
You can get this watch around RM480 and the strap around RM198. The price is pretty insane (for me). Hahaha. So how to tell the time?
It's very easy! The tip of the inner swirl represents the current hour, while the outer swirl displays the minutes, with a continuous gradient movement showing the passing through time.
2. ZIIIRO Mercury
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Overall Description
Case: Stainless Steel Case with/without PVD (Physical vapor deposition) in matte Black
Case Back: Polished Stainess Steel with Snap-up enclosure
Dial: Plain White with no markers
Strap: Chrome / PVD (Physical vapor deposition) matte Black
Crown: 3 Hour Position
Hands: Colored Discs // Hour and Minute
Movement
Japanese Miyota 1L-26 Quartz Movement , Hours, Minutes
32,768Hz; Two-pole stepping motor with accuracy of +/-20 s/month worn under normal circumstances
Components
Case Width: 40mm
Case Thickness: 8.00mm
Tapered Mesh Strap: 23mm to 21mm
316L Stainless Steel
Hardened Mineral CrystalL
Battery: SR616SW
Water Resistant: 3ATM
Recommended Wrist Size: 13.50cm to 20.00cmYou can get Mercury for RM645 (around like that). If you want to ask whether which is one the best; Gravity or Mercury, I would recommend Mercury because the size is suitable for those who have small wrist and big wrist. The strap is made up of stainless steel. If you buy Gravity, you've to make sure you keep/use it very neatly because silicon strap is easy to get dirty. Other than that, there's no huge difference between Mercury and Gravity except for the hours marker. As you can see, there are markers on Mercury so it's easier to tell time accurately. ZIIIRO Mercury comes in 5 colors of black-purple, black-magenta, black-ocean, silver-magenta and silver-ocean and it's not interchangeable.
Now that I've own one ZIIIRO with this type of strap, I've no complaint; it's very good and heavy except for the clasp. The clasp is very tight and strong at first but after 6 months I wear, it become loss but still very comfortable to wear and ZIIIRO already resolved that issue. I don't sure whether they sell new replacement clasp or give it for free. And when the first time I wear it, my hand feels very hurt because this type of strap pulls my 'bulu roma' off. Hahaha.
3. ZIIIRO Aurora
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Overall Description
Case: Stainless Steel Case with PVD (Physical vapor deposition) in matte black
Case Back: Polished Stainess Steel with Snap-up enclosure
Dial: Plain White with Grey dotted markers
Strap: Enclosed Silicone with Stainless Steel
Crown: 3 Hour Position
Hands: Transparent Colored Discs // Hour and Minute
Movement
Japanese Miyota 1L-26 Quartz Movement , Hours, Minutes
32,768Hz; Two-pole stepping motor with accuracy of +/-20 s/month worn under normal circumstances
Components
Case Width: 38mm
Case Thickness: 7.50mm
Silicone + Case Width: 43mm
316L Stainless Steel
Hardened Mineral CrystalL
Battery: SR616SW
Water Resistant: 3ATM
Recommended Wrist Size: 15.50cm to 19.00cmThis one is another series of silicon strap which is interchangeable. ZIIIRO Aurora comes in two colors of white and grey. The gradient is pretty cool, right? There's some models that have similarity with Aurora. You'll see later.
The price of is around RM568.
Relax..you'll get used to it in no time! Hahaha.
4. ZIIIRO Orbit
This model is fully interchangeable with other models in the rubber bracelet series. ZIIIRO Orbit comes in four colors of banana, ocean, white and grey. Orbit is around RM568 also.
The Orbit displays time by utilising two planets, the colored orb representing the hour and white orb displaying the minute. This is pretty easy!
5. ZIIIRO Celeste
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Overall Description
Case: Stainless Steel Case with/without PVD (Physical vapor deposition) in matte Black and Gunmetal
Case Back: Polished Stainess Steel with Snap-up enclosure
Dial: Plain White with no markers
Strap: PVD (Physical vapor deposition) in matte Black and Gunmetal
Crown: 3 Hour Position
Hands: Transparent Colored Discs // Hour and Minute
Movement
Japanese Miyota 1L-26 Quartz Movement , Hours, Minutes
32,768Hz; Two-pole stepping motor with accuracy of +/-20 s/month worn under normal circumstances
Components
Case Width: 40mm
Case Thickness: 8.00mm
Tapered Mesh Strap: 23mm to 21mm
316L Stainless Steel
Hardened Mineral CrystalL
Battery: SR616SW
Water Resistant: 3ATM
Recommended Wrist Size: 13.50cm to 20.00cmThis is the model that I've own and it's the best ZIIIRO model (for me). You've to watch the hands on review first to know how it works. Trust me, very amazing and the real watch is very fantastic than in the picture. It available in five colors of Black/Mono, Gunmetal/Mono, Gunmetal/Colored, Chrome/Colored and Chrome/Purple. This used the same strap as ZIIIRO Mercury and it's not interchangeable. There's a similarity between Celeste and Aurora (the color gradient). Price is about RM656.
6. ZIIIRO Ion
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Overall Description
Case: Stainless Steel Case with/without PVD (Physical vapor deposition) in matte black
Case Back: Polished Stainess Steel with Snap-up enclosure
Dial: Plain Brush Polished with PVD (Physical vapor deposition) in matte black and Silver
Strap: Polyamide (PA) Nylon
Crown: 3 Hour Position
Hands: Chrome and Spray Finished // Hour and Minute
Movement
Japanese Miyota 1L-26 Quartz Movement , Hours, Minutes
32,768Hz; Two-pole stepping motor with accuracy of +/-20 s/month worn under normal circumstances
Components
Case Width: 38mm
Case Thickness: 7.50mm
Silicone + Case Width: 43mm
316L Stainless Steel
Hardened Mineral CrystalL
Battery: SR616SW
Water Resistant: 3ATM
Recommended Wrist Size: 13.50cm to 15.50cmThis is the cheapest ZIIIRO which cost around RM463. Just by look at the design we know why it's cheap. LOL. It looks like a RM40 watches that my friend have. Haha. But this is the first ZIIIRO watch that use the smaller size strap. Got 3 colors, transparent, transparent-smoke and milky-white. Still need the 'how it works' picture? LOL. xD
7. ZIIIRO Proton
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Overall Description
Case: Stainless Steel Case with/without PVD (Physical vapor deposition) in matte black
Case Back: Polished Stainess Steel with Snap-up enclosure
Dial: Plain White with grey dotted markers
Strap: Polyamide (PA) Nylon
Crown: 3 Hour Position
Hands: Transparent Colored Discs // Hour and Minute
Movement
Japanese Miyota 1L-26 Quartz Movement , Hours, Minutes
32,768Hz; Two-pole stepping motor with accuracy of +/-20 s/month worn under normal circumstances
Components
Case Width: 38mm
Case Thickness: 7.50mm
Silicone + Case Width: 43mm
316L Stainless Steel
Hardened Mineral CrystalL
Battery: SR616SW
Water Resistant: 3ATM
Recommended Wrist Size: 13.50cm to 15.50cmThis is like the 'newer version' of Aurora because it's very look the same. The difference is only on the strap. Aurora used silicon strap that are bigger size while Proton have smaller size strap. And the price is also the same RM568. ZIIIRO made it just because many people request for Aurora with a smaller size strap I guess?? The Proton is fully interchangeable with all watches from the bracelet series. Available in four colors of Transparent, Transparent/Smoke, Milky/White and Black/Purple.
8. ZIIIRO Saturn
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Overall Description
Case: Stainless Steel Case with PVD (Physical vapor deposition) in matte Black and Gunmetal
Case Back: Matte Stainess Steel Snap-up enclosure with PVD (Physical vapor deposition) in matte Black and Gunmetal
Display: 12 Hour and 60 Minute Indicators
Strap: Chrome / PVD (Physical vapor deposition) matte Black and Gunmetal
Electroluminescence Baclight: Yes Light Button: 2 Hour Position
Components
Case Width: 45mm
Case Thickness: 10.50mm
Tapered Mesh Strap: 23mm to 21mm
316L Stainless Steel
Electronic Digital Movement
Hardened Mineral Crystal
Battery: CR2025
Water Resistant: 3ATM
Recommended Wrist Size: 13.50cm to 20.00cmThis costs RM788. It's the first ZIIIRO digital watch and have a backlight. This futuristic piece comes with a matte stainless steel casing and 24mm stainless steel mesh strap. Available in 3 colors of Black, Gunmetal and Chrome.
The hour can be deciphered from its outer ring of 12 segments and minute from inner ring of 60 segments.
9. ZIIIRO Titan
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Overall Description
Case: Aluminum casing anodized in 5 colors
Case Back: Matte aluminum snap-up enclosure; anodized in 5 colors
Display: 12 Hour and 60 Minute Indicators
Chain: Chrome / PVD (Physical vapor deposition) Black
Clasp: Aluminum buckle anodized in 5 colors
Electroluminescence Baclight: Yes Light Button: 12 Hour Position
Components
Case Width: 48mm
Case Thickness: 11mm
Aluminum in 5 colors
Electronic Digital Movement
Hardened Mineral Crystal
Battery: CR2025
Water Resistant: Moisture resistant
Recommended Wrist Size: Free sizing;not applicable for wristAnd now, behold the Titan! ZIIIRO first pocket watch. On people's demand, ZIIIRO produced this. Estimating price is RM612. It's digital watch just like the Saturn. The backlight button is on the top. Available in 5 colors of azure, chrome, purple, black and cherry. It's not interchangeable
Time is read from the outer hour ring of 12 segments and inner minute ring of 60 segments.
10. ZIIIRO Eclipse
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Overall Description
Case: Stainless Steel Case with/without PVD (physical vapor deposition) in matte Black/Silver
Case Back: Matte Stainless Steel with/without PVD (physical vapor deposition) in matte Black/Silver
Dial: Swiss Super-LumiNovaR BGW9/Dark Blue pigments
Strap: High quality silicone rubber
Crown: 3 Hour Position
Hands: Matte black hour hand. Swiss Super-LumiNovaR BGW9/Dark Blue minute hand
Components
Case Width: 43mm
Case Thickness: 8.50mm
Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
Strap Width: 20mm
Movement: Japanese Miyota 2025
Hardened Mineral Crystal
Battery: SR616SW
Water Resistant: 3ATM
Recommended Wrist Size: 14.50cm to 21.00cmThe newest from ZIIIRO. Now it's the first ZIIIRO's glow in the dark watch. Very minimalist. Forget the days when you have to look for a light source or dig your pockets for the mobile phone to read time in the dark. This watch glows in the dark with sufficient activation by sunlight or artificial light. The Eclipse is available in 3 colors of Black, Grey and Snow for RM656.
Using a patented Swiss Super-LumiNova® pigment on watch dial and minute hand, the Eclipse watch offers day and night visibility with bright illumination in the dark.
Now, tell me what's your opinion about ZIIIRO. Feel free to share which one you like the most~
Sorry about the lack of info because I'm very lazy to type. Haha.. any question can ask me like where I buy the ZIIIRO from. :3
Before I forgot I've made a gallery of my ZIIIRO watch here:
http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,12903.0.html
