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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012vsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
14.3mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NE86A
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349

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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.

Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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