Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mmvsKUOE Royal Smith 90-006
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Measurements
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Verimatic 39mm
Royal Smith 90-006
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
42mm
lowest
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
42h
MSRP
$775
lowest
$795
Movement
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9039
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm for its exceptional finishing, particularly the fume dials which are described as incredible and textured. The watch is noted for its unique rectangular shape, distinctive numerals, and a cushion case that wears larger than its dimensions suggest, making it suitable for larger wrists. It is considered a solid everyday watch that feels more expensive than its price, with one owner reporting it keeps better time than expected. The Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm is available around $700. Overall, owners rate the Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm highly for its striking dial designs and impressive finishing at its price point.
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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