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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsSpinnaker Hull

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Hull100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
35mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
47.5mm
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
Volcanic Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$159

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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 Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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