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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsRZE Urbanist

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
35mm
36mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
42mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$299

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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 Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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