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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsZelos Eagle 2

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
35mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
39mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$899

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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