Which is bigger, the Redux Zero-Hour or the Zelos Vitesse?

The Zelos Vitesse wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Redux Zero-Hour — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Redux Zero-Hour or the Zelos Vitesse?

The Redux Zero-Hour is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Zelos Vitesse.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Redux Zero-Hour or the Zelos Vitesse?

The Redux Zero-Hour carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Vitesse.

What movement does the Redux Zero-Hour run compared to the Zelos Vitesse?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Redux Zero-Hour uses the Seiko NH35 and the Zelos Vitesse uses the La Joux-Perret L100.

Side by side

Redux Zero-HourvsZelos Vitesse

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Redux Zero-Hour

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Zelos Vitesse

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MSRP $1,499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Zero-Hour39mm

Vitesse40mm

Power Reserve

Zero-Hour41h

Vitesse40h

Water Resistance

Zero-Hour200m

Vitesse50m

MSRP

Zero-Hour—

Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Gulf

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

La Joux-Perret L100

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$1,499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Redux Zero-Hour

Owners widely praise the Redux Courg Type 39MM for its robust, no-nonsense design and good overall quality, with a reliable Seiko NH53A movement keeping time well. The titanium case and crystal have shown scratch resistance, and the bezel action is described as tight by some. Reviewers note the proprietary RDXB1 or blue lume glows brilliantly, though briefly. Some owners flag the crown stem as flimsy and the unidirectional bezel as having some play. Overall, owners rate the Redux Courg Type 39MM highly for its functional tool-watch design and durable titanium construction.

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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.

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