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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
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
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$328

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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 Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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