ELLESSE VITO W03-00861-001 QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH MEN WATCH
W03-00861-001
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- 2 Years Warranty
Case Size: 42 mm
Case Shape: Round
Case Thickness: 10.3 mm
Case Material: 316L S/S
Glass: Mineral Glass
Dial Color: Blue
Strap Color: Silver
Strap Width: 20 mm
Strap Material: Stainless Steel
Movement: Quartz
Function: Chronograph
Water Resistant: 5 ATM
The ellesse Vito W03-00861-001 is the chronograph — a watch with a stopwatch built into it, operated by the pushers beside the crown while the main hands carry on telling the time. It is the largest ellesse at 42mm, and, at 10.3mm deep, considerably slimmer than most watches that do the same job.
That thickness is the detail worth noticing. A chronograph needs extra mechanism, and most 42mm chronographs end up somewhere between 12 and 14mm as a result — deep enough to catch on a cuff every time you reach for something. At 10.3mm the Vito keeps a full-size dial and the extra function without the bulk that normally comes with them.
The rest is built for use rather than display. A Time Module VD54 quartz calibre drives it, so the chronograph starts, stops and resets instantly and the timekeeping holds to quartz accuracy. The blue dial sits behind mineral glass, the case is rated to 5 ATM, and the 20mm bracelet is 316L stainless steel.
At a Glance
- Brandellesse
- CollectionVito
- MovementTime Module VD54 Quartz
- FunctionChronograph
- Case Size42mm
- Thickness10.3mm
- Case ShapeRound
- DialBlue
- BraceletSilver 316L Steel
- Bracelet Width20mm
- GlassMineral
- Water Resistance5 ATM
Why You'll Love It
- A chronograph is the one complication people actually use — timing a run, a parking meter, a pan on the stove. It is a stopwatch you always have with you.
- 10.3mm is slim for a 42mm chronograph. Most sit between 12 and 14mm because the extra mechanism needs the room, and every millimetre of that is what catches on a cuff.
- A quartz chronograph starts, stops and resets instantly, and keeps time to quartz accuracy between uses. A mechanical chronograph costs several times as much and is less precise.
- 42mm gives the dial the room a chronograph needs. Sub-dials on a smaller case become decoration rather than something you can read.
- 5 ATM covers rain, handwashing and swimming, which is a step up from the 3 ATM across most of the ellesse range.
- Blue on steel handles a suit and a weekend shirt without any adjustment, which is why it has outlasted nearly every other dial colour.
- Plain steel has nothing to wear through. There is no plating at the clasp or link edges to thin out over years.
- A 20mm lug width is the most widely available strap size in watchmaking, so leather, rubber and fabric options are easy and cheap to source.
- 316L stainless steel is the same grade used in far more expensive watches — corrosion resistant and kind to skin.
- Two years of warranty on every purchase from City Chain Singapore.
Perfect For
- Chronograph Enthusiasts
- 42mm Case Size
- Sports & Timing
- Blue Dial Collectors
- Slim Profile Watches
- Strap Swapping
- Everyday Wear
Key Features
- Quartz chronograph — a built-in stopwatch operated by the pushers, running independently of the time.
- Time Module VD54 calibre — battery-powered, with instant start, stop and reset.
- 42mm round case, 10.3mm thick — full-size dial in a slimmer profile than most chronographs manage.
- Blue dial — the most versatile non-neutral colour a watch can carry.
- Silver 316L stainless steel bracelet — 20mm wide, unplated steel, sized to fit in-store.
- Mineral glass — a hardened crystal protecting the dial against everyday scratches.
- 5 ATM water resistance — rated to 50 metres.
- 2-year warranty — covered on every purchase from City Chain Singapore.
Technical Specifications
The ellesse Vito W03-00861-001 is a quartz chronograph in a 42mm round case, 10.3mm thick, protected by mineral glass and water resistant to 5 ATM. The blue dial is driven by a Time Module VD54 chronograph calibre. It is finished on a silver 316L stainless steel bracelet, 20mm wide, and comes with a 2-year warranty.
| Model Number | W03-00861-001 |
| Case Shape | Round |
| Case Diameter | 42mm |
| Case Thickness | 10.3mm |
| Glass | Mineral |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM (50 Metres) |
| Colour | Blue |
| Function | Chronograph |
| Material | 316L Stainless Steel |
| Colour | Silver |
| Width | 20mm |
| Calibre | Time Module VD54 |
| Type | Quartz |
| Brand | ellesse |
| Collection | Vito |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
Best Matched With
- White Shirt
- Navy Tailoring
- Grey Knitwear
- Indigo Denim
- Brown Leather Belt
- Bomber Jacket
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the chronograph work?
The chronograph is a stopwatch built into the watch, operated by the pushers beside the crown. Pressing the top pusher starts and stops the timing; the bottom one resets it. The main hands carry on showing the time throughout, so the two functions never interfere with each other.
Is a quartz chronograph better than a mechanical one?
For timing things, yes. A quartz chronograph starts, stops and resets instantly, measures more precisely, and keeps better time between uses. A mechanical chronograph costs several times as much and is bought for the movement rather than the accuracy. If you want the complication to actually be used, quartz is the sensible choice.
Is 10.3mm slim for a chronograph?
Yes, noticeably. A chronograph needs extra mechanism, and most 42mm quartz chronographs end up between 12 and 14mm deep as a result. At 10.3mm the Vito keeps the function without the bulk, which is what lets it sit under a cuff rather than pushing against it.
Will 42mm fit my wrist?
42mm suits wrists from roughly 17cm upward and reads as a deliberately full-size watch. On a chronograph the extra diameter is functional rather than cosmetic — the sub-dials need the room to stay readable. If you prefer something smaller, the ellesse Massimo is 40.5mm.
How does the Vito compare to the ellesse Massimo?
They answer different questions. The Vito is a quartz chronograph — more accurate, more functional, and it times things. The Massimo is a mechanical automatic that winds itself and needs no battery, rated to 10 ATM. Buy the Vito for what the dial does; buy the Massimo for what is inside it.
Can I swim with the Vito?
The case is rated to 5 ATM, or 50 metres, which under the standard watch industry convention covers swimming and showering but not diving. As with any chronograph, do not operate the pushers while the watch is wet — that is the most common way water gets into a chronograph case. Follow the care guidance in your warranty book.
When does the battery need replacing?
Quartz watch batteries typically run for several years depending on use, though a chronograph draws more power when the timing function is running. When the watch stops or begins losing time, bring it to any City Chain outlet for replacement — doing it in-store keeps the case seal intact.
What warranty does this watch come with?
Two years when purchased from City Chain Singapore, an authorised ellesse retailer. Keep your warranty book and proof of purchase — both are needed when submitting the watch for service at any City Chain outlet.
Can I fit a different strap?
Easily. The lugs take a 20mm strap, the most common width in watchmaking, so leather, rubber and fabric options are widely available and inexpensive. A rubber or fabric strap suits the sporting character of a chronograph particularly well. Any City Chain store can fit one for you.
Can the bracelet be resized?
Yes. The 20mm stainless steel bracelet can be adjusted to fit at any City Chain Singapore store. Bring your warranty book along for the service.
What does 316L stainless steel mean?
316L is a marine-grade stainless steel with higher corrosion resistance than the more common 304 grade. On a watch bracelet it means better resistance to perspiration and moisture, and less risk of skin irritation.
Who is ellesse?
ellesse is an Italian brand founded in Perugia in 1959 by Leonardo Servadio, the name taken from his initials. It began in skiwear and expanded through tennis and lifestyle over the following decades. City Chain holds the licence to design and sell watches under the ellesse name.
Why Buy from City Chain Singapore
- Authorised Retailer 100% genuine ellesse product
- 2-Year Warranty Covered on every purchase
- Free Shipping All orders within Singapore
- Bracelet Adjustment Available in-store
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For online purchase, you can have bracelet or leather strap adjustments done at any City Chain store. Please bring along your warranty book for the service.
