Which is cheaper, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 or the Varius SEEK?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 is the cheaper of the two at $1,050, against $1,095 for the Varius SEEK — a $45 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 or the Varius SEEK?

The Varius SEEK wears larger at 42mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 or the Varius SEEK?

The Varius SEEK is rated to 300m versus 50m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010.

Which has a longer power reserve, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 or the Varius SEEK?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Varius SEEK.

What movement does the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 run compared to the Varius SEEK?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010 uses the Miyota 9122 and the Varius SEEK uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsVarius SEEK

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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MSRP $1,050

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SEEK

MSRP $1,095

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm

SEEK42mm

Power Reserve

ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h

SEEK38h

Water Resistance

ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m

SEEK300m

MSRP

ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050

SEEK$1,095

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Ivory

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9122

Sellita SW200-1

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,050

$1,095

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