Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 is the cheaper of the two at $1,050, against $2,000 for the Aera Instruments D-1 — a $950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010?

The Aera Instruments D-1 wears larger at 44mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010?

The Aera Instruments D-1 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010?

The Aera Instruments D-1 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010.

What movement does the Aera Instruments D-1 run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments D-1 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 uses the Miyota 9122.

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Aera Instruments D-1vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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Aera Instruments D-1

d-1-diver

MSRP $2,000

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

rs90010-iv-g

MSRP $1,050

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-144mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm

Power Reserve

D-141h

ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h

Water Resistance

D-1300m

ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m

MSRP

D-1$2,000

ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Dome

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Ivory

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9122

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,000

$1,050

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