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Redux COURG: Type-AvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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COURG: Type-A
ReduxCOURG: Type-A
MSRP $395
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Redux COURG: Type-A

Owners report a matte black dial with vintage numerals and RDXb1 blue lume on the 39mm titanium case. One owner notes deep corrosion on the case back, while another flags the RDXb1 lume as brilliant but short-lived and describes the crown stem as flimsy with a unidirectional bezel that has slight play. Overall, owners find the Redux COURG: Type-A to be a rugged, utilitarian tool watch, though some specific components like the lume and bezel action draw mixed commentary.

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
COURG: Type-A39mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Power Reserve
COURG: Type-A41h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Water Resistance
COURG: Type-A150m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
MSRP
COURG: Type-A$395
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Thickness
13.7mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Ivory

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 9122
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$1,050
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