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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012vsBoldr The Vogelkop

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ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
14.3mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
Dial Color
Navy
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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