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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315
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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
35mm
34mm
Thickness
12.7mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
10mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
6N42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$315
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