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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsSecond Hour Giant Stride

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What people say

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

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.

Second Hour Giant Stride

The Silietta SW200 movement is a strength. The price point relative to other microbrand super compressor options is a weakness.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Giant Stride42mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Giant Stride
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Giant Stride200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Giant Stride$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
35mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
0mm
Lug Width
18mm
0mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Ivory
Silver

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$725
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