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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Beacon50m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
35mm
41mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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