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RZE ResolutevsZelos Vitesse

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Resolute
RZEResolute
MSRP $759
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Resolute40mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Resolute40h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Resolute200m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Resolute$759
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Thickness
10.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Gulf

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
La Joux-Perret L100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$759
$1,499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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RZE Resolute

The RZE Resolute is praised for its impressive build quality and finishing in a bead-blasted titanium case, offering a crisp dial and clear lines. Reviewers highlight its comfortable and balanced wear, citing the 36mm titanium case and wide lugs. The watch features extensive lume, though one review notes it is slightly below other RZE watches due to thinner luminous elements. Its stated accuracy range is -10 to +30 seconds per day, and the Miyota 82S0 movement's winding action is described as grainy by one reviewer, while another notes the beige lume is less legible than white. On balance, reviewers find the RZE Resolute offers impressive value and build quality for its price.

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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