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Phoibos Voyager GMTvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Voyager GMT
PhoibosVoyager GMT
MSRP $429
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Voyager GMT39mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
Power Reserve
Voyager GMT40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
Water Resistance
Voyager GMT100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
MSRP
Voyager GMT$429
ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
13.2mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
Red
Navy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
TMI NE86A
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429

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What people say

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Phoibos Voyager GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager GMT for its exceptional fit and finish, attractive dials that play with light, and outstanding lume. The bezel action is described as perfect with a grippy, smooth-threaded crown, and the bracelet clasp is noted as high quality for the price. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day and another around -6 seconds per day. Some owners find the 14.5mm thickness chunky and difficult to wear with long sleeves, and the 24-click bezel limits tracking to hour-offset time zones. The date color can blend into the dial, and the date wheel may show slight misalignment. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager GMT highly for its vibrant dials and excellent value.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 for its elegant 37mm size and symmetrical bicompax layout, with the silver dial described as "insane" and highly readable. The chronograph pushers are noted for their crisp action and satisfying reset. However, reviewers flag the 14.3mm thickness as chunky for the case size, and one owner finds the date window difficult to read due to its small size and deep setting. The TMI NE86A movement offers a 45-hour power reserve and accuracy between +25 and -15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 highly for its retro charm and attractive dial options at its price point.

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