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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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

Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
35mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Ivory
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9122
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,050
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