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Pompeak Sub-AquaticvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Pompeak Sub-Aquatic

Owners widely praise the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic for its exceptional quality, with the 904L stainless steel case and bracelet, ceramic bezel insert, and waffle dial with a pleasing color gradient frequently highlighted. The Sellita SW200-1 movement and 200m water resistance are noted as strong specifications. The bracelet is considered outstanding and the overall fit and finish are reported as better than lesser alternatives, representing stupendous value for money. On balance, owners rate the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic highly for its exceptional quality and value, with the bracelet and dial being particular points of praise.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sub-Aquatic40mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Power Reserve
Sub-Aquatic38h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Water Resistance
Sub-Aquatic200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
MSRP
Sub-Aquatic$915
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
13mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
904L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Ivory

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9122
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$915
$1,050
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