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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
35mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Ivory
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
NE86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$1,099

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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.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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