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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012vsZelos Nova 37

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ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899
What people say

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 for its elegant 37mm size and symmetrical bicompax layout, with the silver dial described as "insane" and highly readable. The chronograph pushers are noted for their crisp action and satisfying reset. However, reviewers flag the 14.3mm thickness as chunky for the case size, and one owner finds the date window difficult to read due to its small size and deep setting. The TMI NE86A movement offers a 45-hour power reserve and accuracy between +25 and -15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 highly for its retro charm and attractive dial options at its price point.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Thickness
14.3mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Navy
Salmon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NE86A
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
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