Which is cheaper, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $4,604 for the Fears Arnos (Blue) — a $3,809 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 wears larger at 35mm versus 30.8mm for the Fears Arnos (Blue) — a 4.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Fears Arnos (Blue).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Arnos (Blue).

What movement does the Fears Arnos (Blue) run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Arnos (Blue) uses the Sellita SW1000-1b and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Fears Arnos (Blue)vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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

Fears Arnos (Blue)

arnos-pewter-blue

MSRP $4,604

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

rs90006c-sv-iv-it

MSRP $795

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arnos (Blue)30.8mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Power Reserve

Arnos (Blue)40h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Water Resistance

Arnos (Blue)30m

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

MSRP

Arnos (Blue)$4,604

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

30.8mm

35mm

Thickness

8.4mm

10.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

40mm

42mm

Lug Width

20mm

18mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

30m

100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

Ivory

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW1000-1b

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,604

$795

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What people say

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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

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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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