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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012vsYema Skin Diver CMM.20

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ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012
Skin Diver CMM.20
YemaSkin Diver CMM.20
MSRP $2,372
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Skin Diver CMM.20

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 for its vintage aesthetic, 39mm-39.5mm case size, and the in-house CMM.20 micro-rotor movement. The watch features a textured cream dial, sharp applied indices, and a satisfyingly over-engineered push-to-turn bi-directional bezel. The fully brushed bracelet with toolless micro-adjust clasp is highlighted as a significant improvement, though some note its extended lug-to-lug may challenge smaller wrists. Accuracy figures range from -3/+7 seconds per day to erratic results between 0 and -10 seconds per day, with a 70-hour power reserve. Some owners express concerns about the brand's QC reputation and the micro-rotor movement's performance, while one reviewer noted questionable finishing on a prototype's hour hand and a rattly clasp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 highly for its vintage styling and improved bracelet at the price.

From video reviewers

The sapphire bezel insert and in-house CMM.20 movement are noted strengths. Reviewers questioned the value proposition compared to other Yema models.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
Skin Diver CMM.2039.5mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
Skin Diver CMM.2040h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
Skin Diver CMM.20200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
Skin Diver CMM.20$2,372

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
37mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.3mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Navy
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI NE86A
Yema CMM.20
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,372
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