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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Ivory
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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