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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsSpinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
35mm
43mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
51mm
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
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Seagull ST1908

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$550

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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 Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

Owners widely report a split on build quality, with some finding the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph's construction unimpressive due to issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices, while others praise its robustness and aesthetic appeal. The unique dial features character hands and glowing eyes serving as subdials and a 24-hour indicator, though the chronograph function is limited to 60 minutes. On balance, the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph elicits divided opinions on its build quality, with its artistic dial design being a notable, albeit polarizing, feature.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Googly Black's notable strength is its reported water-resistance of 300 fathoms or 550 metres. A weakness of this watch is its lume brightness, which is somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal size, with one reviewer noting its slimmed-down design and the other mentioning its overall size and 26+ millimeter thickness.

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