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Henry Archer TidslinjevsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

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Tidslinje
Henry ArcherTidslinje
MSRP $5,699
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012
What people say

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Henry Archer Tidslinje

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidslinje for its superb build quality, captivating dial designs, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its 40mm size and 12.1mm thickness as very wearable. The triple date function is appreciated for its utility and collection variety, and the beads of rice bracelet is frequently noted for its comfort and quality. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting +/- 2-4 seconds per day and others around 10-15 seconds per day as advertised. Some owners find the day/month indicators and the numbering for days of the week to be tiny and hard to read, and the black bezel is considered disproportionately large and cosmetic by some. One owner noted disappointment that a micro-adjust clasp is no longer offered on the Lunaris model. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidslinje highly for its captivating design and excellent value for money.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tidslinje40mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
Power Reserve
Tidslinje40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
Water Resistance
Tidslinje200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
MSRP
Tidslinje$5,699
ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12.1mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
TMI NE86A
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,699
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