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CWC 6BB-WRvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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6BB-WR
CWC6BB-WR
MSRP $1,875
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
6BB-WR42mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
6BB-WR40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
6BB-WR100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
6BB-WR$1,875
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
35mm
Thickness
14.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
CWC 6BB-WR
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$795

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What people say

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CWC 6BB-WR

The CWC 6BB-WR is widely praised for its legible matte black dial, strong lume, and crisp chronograph operation. Owners and reviewers note its military heritage and rugged, confidence-inspiring build with a screw-down crown and pushers. The Sellita SW510 BH b automatic movement kept time within COSC range in testing. However, its 14.9mm thickness and 80g weight make it wear large, and the cam-lever movement lacks the satisfying click of a column wheel. Fixed bars limit strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 6BB-WR highly for its legible dial and robust pilot chronograph design at its price point.

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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