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Vaer RS1 Rally ChronographvsZelos Eagle 2

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RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Cream
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$899

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What people say

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Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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