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Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPHvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH
LorcaMODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $2,750
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
What people say

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Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is praised for its well-made construction and vintage-inspired aesthetic, featuring a 37mm case, a balanced three-register dial, and a quality bracelet and clasp suitable for daily wear. It includes a manual-wind Sellita SW510M movement with a 63-hour power reserve and offers 100 meters of water resistance in a thin package. Reviewers note a unique grooved bi-directional bezel, which is described as an atypical but potentially divisive choice for a chronograph. On balance, reviewers find the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH to be a well-made watch that successfully blends vintage charm with contemporary design.

From video reviewers

The Lorca Model No.2 Chronograph features a notable guilloché bezel that adds vintage flair to its design. The watch is powered by a Swiss Sellita SW510M manual movement, offering 63 hours of power reserve. A potential drawback is the relatively small 37mm size.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH37mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH510m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH$2,750
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
37mm
35mm
Thickness
11.6mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
510m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW510
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,750
$795
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