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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012vsYema Pearldiver

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ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012
Pearldiver
YemaPearldiver
MSRP $491

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
Pearldiver38mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
Pearldiver40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
Pearldiver100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
Pearldiver$491

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
14.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
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
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI NE86A
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$491

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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.

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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