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William Wood National Fallen Firefighters Foundation WatchvsZelos Vitesse

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Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch41mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch40h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch100m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch$820
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
40mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Standard
Gulf

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
La Joux-Perret L100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$820
$1,499

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William Wood National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch

The case is crafted from upcycled firefighting materials, offering a unique story. The straps are made from upcycled fire hoses, a unique material nod to its heritage.

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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