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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012vsTissot Le Locle Open Heart

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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.

Tissot Le Locle Open Heart

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle Open Heart for its elegant aesthetic, featuring a guilloché dial and Roman numerals, and appreciate its practical 80-hour power reserve and Nivachron hairspring. The watch is also noted for offering dual bracelet and strap options, along with a see-through case back. However, one owner flags negative community feedback regarding the comfort of the synthetic leather strap. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle Open Heart highly for its attractive design and impressive technical specifications at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
Le Locle Open Heart39.3mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
Le Locle Open Heart80h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
Le Locle Open Heart30m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
Le Locle Open Heart$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
39.3mm
Thickness
14.3mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
39.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Navy
Silver
Indices
Roman

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI NE86A
11.5'
Power Reserve
45h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
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