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Dan Henry 1975vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

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1975
Dan Henry1975
MSRP $310
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197539mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
Power Reserve
197540h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
Water Resistance
1975150m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
MSRP
1975$310
ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
10.5mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
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 1975

Owners and reviewers praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its excellent value, retro styling, attractive dial with orange accents, and thin, wearable case. The bubble crystal is a highlight, though some find the lume weak. The Miyota 9015 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. The push-pull crown means it is not a true diver, and the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro charm and superb value.

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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