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Dan Henry 1970vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
Power Reserve
197040h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
Water Resistance
1970200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
MSRP
1970$310
ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
14.8mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
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
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI NE86A
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310

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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 90-012

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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