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Redux Zero-HourvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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Zero-Hour
ReduxZero-Hour
ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zero-Hour39mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Power Reserve
Zero-Hour41h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Water Resistance
Zero-Hour200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
MSRP
Zero-Hour
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Thickness
13.7mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 9122
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050

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What people say

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Redux Zero-Hour

Owners widely praise the Redux Courg Type 39MM for its robust, no-nonsense design and good overall quality, with a reliable Seiko NH53A movement keeping time well. The titanium case and crystal have shown scratch resistance, and the bezel action is described as tight by some. Reviewers note the proprietary RDXB1 or blue lume glows brilliantly, though briefly. Some owners flag the crown stem as flimsy and the unidirectional bezel as having some play. Overall, owners rate the Redux Courg Type 39MM highly for its functional tool-watch design and durable titanium construction.

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.

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