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Sinn 1736 St I 4NvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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1736 St I 4N
Sinn1736 St I 4N
MSRP $2,030
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760
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 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1736 St I 4N36mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
1736 St I 4N42h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
1736 St I 4N100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
1736 St I 4N$2,030
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Finish
polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Underside
Yes

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,030
$760
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