Geckota Classic ChronotimervsZelos Vitesse

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Geckota Classic Chronotimer at true scale

Classic Chronotimer

Zelos Vitesse at true scale

Vitesse

Diameter

41.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.8mm

n/a

Thickness

12.3mm

12.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$782

lowest

$1,499

Movement

Automatic

La Joux-Perret L100

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.35mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Gulf

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
La Joux-Perret L100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$782
$1,499
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Reviews

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Geckota Classic Chronotimer

Owners widely praise the Geckota Classic Chronotimer for its fantastic and distinct yet classic design, with many finding it a fun and comfortable wear. One owner notes receiving more compliments on this watch than others. The ST19 hand-wound mechanical movement is considered a solid workhorse by some. The red variant is described as having a funky look that contrasts well with straps, though it may wear large on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Classic Chronotimer highly for its appealing design and the perceived quality of its movement.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its stunning dial aesthetics, with specific mentions of the salmon and panda variants, and appreciate its vintage-inspired motorsport design and overall finishing for the price. Some owners find the watch sits high on the wrist and note that sub-dials can appear small. The La Joux-Perret L100 movement is reported to run around +5 seconds per day, though some owners describe a stiff, noisy winding action and sticky chronograph pushers. The screw-down crown has also been noted to feel cheap or make clicking noises. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its striking dial and value, despite some criticisms regarding case height and chronograph operation.

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