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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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC for its beautiful, comfortable tool watch design, highlighting its thin 11.7mm case, box sapphire crystal, and DLC coating. Its textured dial center and satin sunburst perimeter are noted as complementary, with the neon green lume described as long-lasting. The build quality, weight, movement, and look are consistently commended, and the date display is considered appropriately sized. The bi-directional bezel action is described as perfectly balanced, and the bracelet with its proprietary quick adjust is a significant highlight. Accuracy is reported as great, and the watch is considered excellent value at $625. However, one owner expressed general dissatisfaction, and the red "SECTOR" text on the copper dial is noted to blur and lack contrast. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC highly for its exceptional build quality and value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and well-executed design elements.

From video reviewers

The Nodus Sector II Pilot DLC offers excellent on-wrist balance and a slim profile. However, the NH36 movement is considered lacking for the price point by some.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Sector II Pilot - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Sector II Pilot - DLC41h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Sector II Pilot - DLC100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Sector II Pilot - DLC$675

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Box
Dial Color
Ivory
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Seiko NH36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$675
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