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Sinn 1736 St I 4NvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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1736 St I 4N
Sinn1736 St I 4N
MSRP $2,030
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 1736 St I 4N

Owners widely praise the Sinn 1736 St I 4N for its elegant silver and gold combination, minimalistic design, and smooth winding action. The watch is noted for its versatility, suitable for both dress and casual wear, with a 100m water resistance rating. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner observing no time deviation over six weeks. Some owners miss a second hand and find the stock strap uncomfortable, while others note the 36mm size can wear larger than expected due to its flat profile. The community is split on the price, with some hesitant to purchase without trying it on first. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 1736 St I 4N highly for its sophisticated design and reliable timekeeping at the price.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1736 St I 4N36mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
1736 St I 4N42h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
1736 St I 4N100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
1736 St I 4N$2,030
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
36mm
35mm
Thickness
9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Finish
polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Miyota 9039
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,030
$795
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