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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
14.7mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
TMI NE86A
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300

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What people say

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Bremont Altitude Chronograph

Owners note faint marks on the case sides and back, with minor wear and creasing on the strap. Reviewers flag the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that disrupts the MB series' usual stark tone, though they praise the improved smoothness and click precision of the Roto Click rotating bezel. On balance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph elicits mixed reactions, with design elements like the dial text being a point of contention for reviewers.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 for its elegant 37mm size and symmetrical bicompax layout, with the silver dial described as "insane" and highly readable. The chronograph pushers are noted for their crisp action and satisfying reset. However, reviewers flag the 14.3mm thickness as chunky for the case size, and one owner finds the date window difficult to read due to its small size and deep setting. The TMI NE86A movement offers a 45-hour power reserve and accuracy between +25 and -15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 highly for its retro charm and attractive dial options at its price point.

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