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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$279

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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 RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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