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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Ivory
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$980

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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