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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsRZE Aspirare

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Aspirare44mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Aspirare40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Aspirare200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Aspirare$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
35mm
44mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
53mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Ivory
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$699

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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.

RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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