Which is cheaper, the Bremont Broadsword or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $3,850 for the Bremont Broadsword — a $3,055 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Broadsword or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Bremont Broadsword wears larger at 40mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Broadsword or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Broadsword.

What movement does the Bremont Broadsword run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Broadsword uses the BE-95-2AV and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Bremont BroadswordvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont Broadsword

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MSRP $3,850

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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MSRP $795

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Broadsword40mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Power Reserve

Broadsword40h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Water Resistance

Broadsword100m

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

MSRP

Broadsword$3,850

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Bronze

Ivory

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-95-2AV

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,850

$795

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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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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