Bulova Nothing But The BestvsKUOE Royal Smith 90-006
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Nothing But The Best
Royal Smith 90-006
Diameter
37mm
35mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
42mm
Thickness
n/a
10.4mm
Water Resistance
n/a
100m
Power Reserve
42h
42h
MSRP
n/a
$795
Movement
Automatic
Miyota 9039
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Bulova Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483 owners praise its unique dial and dressy aesthetic, with one owner finding the stock brown suede strap a perfect match. Some owners appreciate the vintage weathering on the stock strap, while others seek lighter leather straps or alternative bracelets to complement the watch's rose gold tone and achieve specific aesthetics. Overall, owners value the Bulova Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483 for its distinctive dial and dressy character, with strap choices being a common point of personalization.
Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. One owner reports the watch keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist. Some question its value given the Miyota 9039 movement. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 highly for its aesthetic design and sapphire crystal.
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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