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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

Owners praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH's elegant 37mm size, symmetrical bicompax layout, and crisp chronograph pushers with a swift reset. The salmon dial is described as copper-toned with highly polished, legible Breguet numerals. Some owners find the 13mm thickness and 43mm lug-to-lug wearable, while others note the 14.3mm thickness detracts from wearability. The TMI NE86A movement has a claimed 45-hour power reserve and accuracy ranging from +25/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH for its retro charm and enjoyable chronograph operation, despite some reservations about its thickness.

From video reviewers

The Miyota Cal. 9122 automatic movement with triple calendar complications is a key strength. The watch features a vertical brushed ivory dial with black subdials and Breguet numerals. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses or points of disagreement.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Ivory

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 9122
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,050
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