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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799
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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
41mm
Thickness
14.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Navy
Spitfire LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI NE86A
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,799
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