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RZE Resolute 36vsZelos Vitesse

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Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Resolute 3636mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Resolute 3640h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Resolute 36200m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Resolute 36$689
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
40mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Gulf

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
La Joux-Perret L100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$689
$1,499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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