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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
35mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
49mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$435

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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.

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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