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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
35mm
36mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Ivory
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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