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Zelos Vitesse Forged Carbon

VITESSE-FC Archive · used only

The Zelos Vitesse Forged Carbon is a discontinued chronograph watch with a forged carbon (steel inner) case. It is priced well under the $5,280 median for the category. The caseback is open, so the movement is visible. No longer offered new; listed here as an archive reference for the used market.

Exotic-material chronograph watchesBlackDisplay backUnder $5,000
Price
$1,499
Material
Carbon
Grade / type
Forged carbon (steel inner)
Water resistance
50 m
Reference
VITESSE-FC
Type
Chronograph
Case diameter
40.0 mm
Origin
Singapore
Movement
Automatic column-wheel chronograph
Caliber
La Joux-Perret L100
Power reserve
60 hours
Complications
Chronograph
Colour
Black
Construction
Assembled
Caseback
Steel
Nickel-free
Not verified (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Rubber strap
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Bi-compax
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Archive (limited edition, sold out)
Not published
Thickness, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet
High confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Zelos Vitesse Forged Carbon (maker) Maker / listing ↗
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of the Zelos Vitesse Forged Carbon?

The Zelos Vitesse Forged Carbon has a forged carbon (steel inner) case, though its caseback is steel. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the Zelos Vitesse Forged Carbon?

It is 40.0 mm in diameter, and water resistant to 50 m.

How much does the Zelos Vitesse Forged Carbon cost, and is it available?

It is no longer offered new; the guide keeps it as an archive reference for the used market, and it listed from $1,499 when current.

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