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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsBoldr Safari

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Safari200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
Dial Color
Ivory
Silver Fox
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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