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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsVario Futurist

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Futurist100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
35mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Ivory
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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