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Brew Metric LitevsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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Brew Metric Lite

The Brew Metric Lite is praised for its comfortable wear and attractive dial. Owners note the Miyota 6T27 automatic movement, which offers a 40-hour power reserve and features a signed rotor. It includes applied indices with polished "mountain-top" details and lume pips. Some owners, however, express a desire for a larger case and crown. Overall, owners appreciate the Brew Metric Lite for its comfortable wear and beautiful dial.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Lite30mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Power Reserve
Metric Lite
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Water Resistance
Metric Lite50m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
MSRP
Metric Lite$375
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Mechanical
Chronograph
Diameter
30mm
35mm
Thickness
10.55mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
34mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Applied Index Markers
Ivory

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6T27
Miyota 9122
Power Reserve
0h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$1,050
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