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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsYema Pearldiver

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ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050
Pearldiver
YemaPearldiver
MSRP $491

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Pearldiver38mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Pearldiver40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
Pearldiver100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
Pearldiver$491

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
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
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$491

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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.

Yema Pearldiver

Owners widely praise the Yema Pearldiver's vintage aesthetic, clean dial, and sub-40mm dimensions with short lug-to-lug, noting its in-house movement and solid build quality. Accuracy figures range from dead-on at 0 seconds per day to +2 seconds per day, though some owners have reported dead-on-arrival movements requiring returns. The bracelet clasp is described by one owner as "pretty cheap." Some find the design pedestrian and lacking uniqueness, with the faux lume color noted as too dark by one commenter. Overall, owners rate the Yema Pearldiver highly for its vintage appeal and wearable dimensions at the price.

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