Nezumi Studios CorbeauvsRoue TPS

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Nezumi Studios Corbeau at true scale

Corbeau

Roue TPS at true scale

TPS

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

12.8mm

lowest

13.4mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$423

$420

lowest

Movement

Seiko VK63

Seiko VK63

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.75mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Orange and grey

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$423
$420
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Reviews

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

Nezumi Studios Corbeau

Owners widely praise the Nezumi Studios Corbeau for its retro, mil-spec-inspired design, vibrant color palette, and comfortable 40mm wearability, noting the solid build and good fit and finish for the price. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate the reliable Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement and the watch's value. Some owners find the 50m water resistance a limitation, and one owner criticized the chronograph hand's reset position being off by four minutes. On balance, the Nezumi Studios Corbeau is highly regarded by owners and reviewers for its fun, retro aesthetic and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The Nezumi Corbeau V2 features an improved dial and handset. Reviewers noted a desire for brighter lume and increased water resistance.

Roue TPS

Owners widely praise the Roue TPS for its fun, eye-catching, and motorsport-inspired design, with many singling out the dial colors and retro-funk aesthetic as highlights. Reviewers and owners alike note the solid build quality and value, especially under 300 euro, with the Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement's chronograph functions considered useful for everyday tasks. Some owners find the watch wears larger than its 40mm case size, and there is a preference among some for a full sapphire crystal over the domed mineral crystal with sapphire coating. One owner reported significant condensation issues. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Roue TPS highly for its distinctive design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The triple-layer dial construction and value at the price point are strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified.