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Astor + Banks ChronovsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
MSRP
Chrono$575
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
35mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Miyota 9122
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$1,050

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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.

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