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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012vsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425
What people say

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 for its elegant 37mm size and symmetrical bicompax layout, with the silver dial described as "insane" and highly readable. The chronograph pushers are noted for their crisp action and satisfying reset. However, reviewers flag the 14.3mm thickness as chunky for the case size, and one owner finds the date window difficult to read due to its small size and deep setting. The TMI NE86A movement offers a 45-hour power reserve and accuracy between +25 and -15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 highly for its retro charm and attractive dial options at its price point.

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
14.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Navy
Dollar Diver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI NE86A
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
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