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Zelos VitessevsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich

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Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499
Zürich
NOMOS GlashütteZürich
MSRP $4,930
What people say

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich is widely praised for its immaculate dial design and top-notch case finishing, with reviewers highlighting the beautifully finished in-house movement. Owners and reviewers alike commend its dual-timezone complication and satisfying time zone advancement. The 39.9mm or 40mm case offers comfortable wearability with a balanced presence. Some find the small hour markers outside the city ring slightly difficult to read at a glance, and the long lugs can be polarizing. The watch functions as a GMT or travel time piece, displaying two time zones simultaneously rather than 24. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich highly for its stunning dial and excellent movement finishing at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vitesse40mm
Zürich39.8mm
Power Reserve
Vitesse40h
Zürich43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Vitesse50m
Zürich50m
MSRP
Vitesse$1,499
Zürich$4,930

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.8mm
Thickness
12.2mm
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
49.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret L100
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$4,930
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