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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012vsZelos GT

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ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
GT40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
GT100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Thickness
14.3mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Navy
SS - Azzurro

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI NE86A
Miyota 9133
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499

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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 GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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