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Farer FIELDvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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What people say

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Farer FIELD

The Farer FIELD is praised for its refined 38mm case with a slimmer bezel, offering a larger, more legible dial and comfortable wearability. Owners highlight the textured dials, particularly the cream variant, as a standout feature, with some finding the premium price justified by Swiss manufacturing and the Sellita SW221-1 movement. The pointer date complication is also noted as a unique and appealing aspect. One owner reports daily wear since January and satisfaction with the balanced face and brushed steel. Some owners consider the $1,250 retail price steep for a field watch, though others feel the Swiss manufacturing and accurate movement warrant the cost. The Sellita SW221-1 movement provides a 41-hour power reserve. While the fully brushed case is practical, one reviewer suggested a polished bezel ring would enhance the aesthetic. An awkward gap above the crown is noted as a quirky design element. Water resistance is 150 meters.

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".

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
FIELD39mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
FIELD41h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
FIELD150m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
FIELD$1,095
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Thickness
0mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
42mm
Lug Width
0mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW221-1
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$795
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