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Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 ChronographvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph
BremontTerra Nova 42.5 Chronograph
MSRP $5,700
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph42.5mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph$5,700
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42.5mm
35mm
Thickness
14.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
14.8mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ENG345
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$795

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What people say

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Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph

The Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph is noted for its 42.5mm Cupro-Aluminium case, which is described as blocky with satin finishing and minimal polishing, and a bi-directional bronze compass bezel with a black ceramic insert. Owners and reviewers highlight the satisfying winding action of the crown and crisp chronograph pushers, though one reviewer found the start/stop pusher required significant force. The watch features a green gradient dial with full-block Super-LumiNova numerals and is powered by a chronometer-rated automatic movement with a 56-hour power reserve and 100-meter water resistance. The CuAl7Si2 bronze alloy case is expected to patina over time, offering a warmer look and increased scratch resistance. One reviewer noted the prototype's rear sapphire caseback was too dark to appreciate the movement, and conspicuous text around the tourbillon window detracted from the dial.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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