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Tudor 1926 36mm AutomaticvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing at its price point.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

Owners praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH's elegant 37mm size, symmetrical bicompax layout, and crisp chronograph pushers with a swift reset. The salmon dial is described as copper-toned with highly polished, legible Breguet numerals. Some owners find the 13mm thickness and 43mm lug-to-lug wearable, while others note the 14.3mm thickness detracts from wearability. The TMI NE86A movement has a claimed 45-hour power reserve and accuracy ranging from +25/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH for its retro charm and enjoyable chronograph operation, despite some reservations about its thickness.

From video reviewers

The Miyota Cal. 9122 automatic movement with triple calendar complications is a key strength. The watch features a vertical brushed ivory dial with black subdials and Breguet numerals. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses or points of disagreement.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Power Reserve
1926 36mm Automatic38h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Water Resistance
1926 36mm Automatic100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
MSRP
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
35mm
Thickness
9.1mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
43mm
Lug Width
15mm
18mm
Finish
Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Ivory

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T601
Miyota 9122
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,525
$1,050
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