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Zelos Vitesse Forged Carbon

VITESSE-FC Archive · used only

The Zelos Vitesse Forged Carbon was a 40 mm carbon chronograph with a La Joux-Perret L100 automatic movement. At 40 mm across, only one of the 24 other carbon chronographs in the guide is smaller. It is no longer made, so this page is a reference for buying one used.

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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
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Steel
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (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)
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Frequently asked questions

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

The case is forged carbon (steel inner). That is confirmed against the maker's specification. The caseback is steel, not titanium.

What size is the Zelos Vitesse Forged Carbon?

The case is 40 mm across. It is water resistant to 50 m.

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

It is no longer made, so the only way to buy one is used. Its list price when it was in production was $1,499.

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