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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsZelos Swordfish 3

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$399

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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