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Vaer R1 Racing ChronographvsZelos GT

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R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
GT40h
Water Resistance
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
GT100m
MSRP
R1 Racing Chronograph$499
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Cream
SS - Azzurro

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9133
Type
Quartz
Automatic

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What people say

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Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

Zelos GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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