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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
35mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
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
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$428

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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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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