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Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watchvsZelos Vitesse

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Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gulf
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
VK63
La Joux-Perret L100
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$1,499

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What people say

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Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

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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