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Bremont ALT1-CvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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ALT1-C
BremontALT1-C
MSRP $6,150
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ALT1-C43mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
ALT1-C40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
ALT1-C100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
ALT1-C$6,150
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
43mm
35mm
Thickness
16mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,150
$795

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What people say

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Bremont ALT1-C

Owners widely praise the Bremont ALT1-C for its flawless brushed case finish, attractive cream dial with excellent contrast from anthracite sub-dials, and comfortable, balanced wearability. The watch features a well-finished strap and a movement that is a joy to wind, with precise chronograph operation. Reviewers note refined feuille hands and polished Arabic numerals with a golden tinge, balancing ruggedness with elegance. The Bremont ALT1-C averages +3 seconds per day, though one reviewer flags its 16mm height as less than ideal for under-cuff wear and describes the date window as narrow. The modified Valjoux 7750 movement's rotor spin is noticeable. Overall, owners rate the Bremont ALT1-C highly for its refined aesthetics and enjoyable user experience.

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".

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