ELLESSE VITO W03-00861-002 QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH MEN WATCH
W03-00861-002
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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: Black
Strap Color: Silver
Strap Width: 20 mm
Strap Material: Stainless Steel
Movement: Quartz
Function: Chronograph
Water Resistant: 5 ATM
The ellesse Vito W03-00861-002 is the chronograph in the colour it was always meant to be. A black dial in a 42mm steel case, with a stopwatch built in and operated by the pushers beside the crown while the main hands carry on telling the time. Black on steel has been the default for sports chronographs for sixty years, and it holds that position because it is the easiest dial to read quickly — which is the entire point of a watch you time things with.
At 10.3mm deep it is considerably slimmer than most watches that do the same job. A chronograph needs extra mechanism, and most 42mm chronographs end up between 12 and 14mm as a result — deep enough to catch on a cuff every time you reach for something. The Vito keeps the full-size dial and the extra function without the bulk.
A Time Module VD54 quartz calibre drives it, so the chronograph starts, stops and resets instantly and the timekeeping holds to quartz accuracy between uses. Mineral glass protects the dial, 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 Material316L Stainless Steel
- DialBlack
- 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.
- Black is the highest-contrast dial colour there is, and a chronograph dial carries more information than a three-hander. The reading is faster where it needs to be.
- 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.
- Black on steel never has to be thought about. It works with a suit, a T-shirt and everything in between without a decision being made.
- 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.
- Plain steel has nothing to wear through. There is no plating at the clasp or link edges to thin out over years.
Perfect For
- Chronograph Enthusiasts
- 42mm Case Size
- Sports & Timing
- Slim Profile Watches
- Everyday Wear
- Gifting
Key Features
- Quartz chronograph — a built-in stopwatch operated by the pushers, running independently of the time.
- Black dial.
- 42mm round case, 10.3mm thick — proportioned for everyday wear.
- Silver 316L stainless steel bracelet — 20mm wide, 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 W03-00861-002 is a quartz chronograph in a 42mm round case, 10.3mm thick, protected by mineral glass and water resistant to 5 ATM. The black dial is driven by a Time Module VD54 calibre. It is finished on a silver 316L stainless steel bracelet, 20mm wide, and comes with a 2-year warranty.
| Model Number | W03-00861-002 |
| Case Shape | Round |
| Case Diameter | 42mm |
| Case Thickness | 10.3mm |
| Case Material | 316L Stainless Steel |
| Glass | Mineral |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM (50 Metres) |
| Colour | Black |
| Function | Chronograph |
| Material | 316L Stainless Steel |
| Colour | Silver |
| Width | 20mm |
| Calibre | Time Module VD54 |
| Type | Quartz |
| Brand | ellesse |
| Collection | Vito |
| Gender | Men |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
Best Matched With
- White Shirt
- Black Tailoring
- Grey Knitwear
- Indigo Denim
- Black 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.
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.
Can I swim with this watch?
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.
What movement does it use?
A Time Module VD54 quartz calibre. Quartz movements are battery-powered, need no winding, and hold time more consistently than a mechanical movement at the same price.
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 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.
Is mineral glass durable?
Mineral glass is heat-treated for hardness and handles everyday contact well — desk edges, door frames, jewellery. It is more scratch-resistant than acrylic and more shatter-resistant than sapphire, though sapphire resists scratches better still.
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.
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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Delivery within Singapore | Order by 11AM
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Weekend & Public Holiday Orders
Orders placed during this time will be processed on the next business day.
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.
