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Zelos Helica MoonphasevsZelos Vitesse

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Helica Moonphase
ZelosHelica Moonphase
MSRP $1,049
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Helica Moonphase39mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Helica Moonphase40h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Helica Moonphase100m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Helica Moonphase$1,049
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Moonphase
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
40mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Meteorite
Gulf

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW288 Moonphase
La Joux-Perret L100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,049
$1,499

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What people say

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Zelos Helica Moonphase

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica Moonphase for its gorgeous aventurine dial, unique industrial-dress aesthetic, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it spectacular and another their favorite Zelos. The moonphase complication is frequently highlighted as beautiful, though some find the double moon distracting or the dial cluttered. A manual-wind movement combined with a screw-down crown is noted as a drawback by some, requiring adjustment and potentially feeling fragile when fully wound, while one owner reports a 43-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Helica Moonphase highly for its stunning aventurine dial and unique design at its price point.

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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