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Dan Henry 1970vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
197040h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
1970200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
1970$310
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
14.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$760

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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