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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsRZE Resolute 36

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Resolute 3636mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Resolute 3640h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Resolute 36200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Resolute 36$689

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
35mm
36mm
Thickness
12.7mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
42.3mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$689

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What people say

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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.

RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

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