Side by side

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
35mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$199

Follow this matchup

Get a note when KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 vs Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.