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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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