Which is cheaper, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 is the cheaper of the two at $1,050, against $6,900 for the Tudor Pelagos Ultra — a $5,850 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra wears larger at 40mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is rated to 1000m versus 50m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010.

Which has a longer power reserve, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra carries a 65-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010.

What movement does the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 run compared to the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 uses the Miyota 9122 and the Tudor Pelagos Ultra uses the MT5612-U.

Side by side

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsTudor Pelagos Ultra

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

rs90010-iv-g

MSRP $1,050

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

m2543c1a7nu-0001

MSRP $6,900

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm

Pelagos Ultra40mm

Power Reserve

ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h

Pelagos Ultra65h

Water Resistance

ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m

Pelagos Ultra1,000m

MSRP

ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050

Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Ivory

Black

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9122

MT5612-U

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

65h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,050

$6,900

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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.

WatchCrunch

Fratello

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

Hodinkee

Monochrome

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