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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
35mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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