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Vaer R1 Racing ChronographvsZelos Nova 37

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R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
R1 Racing Chronograph$499
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
12.6mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Cream
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$899

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What people say

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Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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