Garrick S7 TimepiecevsZelos Vitesse

Garrick S7 Timepiece owners praise its excellent finishing, in-house component production, and extensive customization options, describing it as a true watchmaker's creation that justifies its approximately one-year lead time. The watch features a unique aesthetic with raised circular minute tracks, metal badge logos, and minimalist dials, a design language derived from Breguet. On balance, owners rate the Garrick S7 highly for its bespoke nature and the quality of its finishing.

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.