Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic SkeletonvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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Measurements
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Multimatic Skeleton

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 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
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.
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