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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsShiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

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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.

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.

Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

Owners widely praise the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB for its dial printing, date wheel, and bezel action. One owner confirmed the watch remained waterproof after five days. However, some owners report minor issues such as a slightly off-centered 12 marker or dissatisfaction with bracelet quality, while another felt the crystal was not the best but still looked great. Overall, owners rate the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB highly for its strong dial and bezel presentation at the price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB40mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB41h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB$508

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
904L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Ivory

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$508
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