Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic SkeletonvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic Skeleton at true scale

Multimatic Skeleton

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 at true scale

ROYAL SMITH 90-010

Diameter

42.5mm

35mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

43mm

lowest

Thickness

13.8mm

12.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

40h

40h

MSRP

$779

lowest

$1,050

Movement

Miyota 9100

Miyota 9122

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42.5mm
35mm
Thickness
13.85mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Dome
Dial Color
n/a
Ivory

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9100
Miyota 9122

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$779
$1,050
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic Skeleton

Owners widely praise Manufaktur Waldhoff watches for their quality, with one owner stating their Multimatic is top-notch and comparable to Swiss-made watches. The watch's dial is described as having a "pinball effect on the eyes," and some owners feel the Multimatic is of better quality than other models. One owner notes the lack of a German website for the manufacture and expresses concern about Chinese manufacturing at its price point, suggesting the price may be high compared to watches with similar movements found elsewhere. Overall, owners rate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic Skeleton highly for its perceived quality and striking dial design, despite some concerns about its price and manufacturing origin.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010's retro charm and detailed dials, with one forum user highlighting the Breguet numerals as highly polished and legible. A reviewer notes the chronograph pushers are firm and crisp with a swift reset action. Some owners find the 13mm thickness and 43mm lug-to-lug potentially concerning for smaller wrists, though others report it wears fine and appears less bulky in person. The movement is the Miyota 9122 automatic. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 for its enjoyable chronograph operation and retro aesthetic.

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.