Which is cheaper, the Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $4,510 for the Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7 — a $3,715 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7 wears larger at 39mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7.

What movement does the Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7 run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7 uses the Werk 7 (Manufacture) and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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

Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7

F-39 Werk 7

MSRP $4,510

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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MSRP $795

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Flieger F-39 Werk 739mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Power Reserve

Flieger F-39 Werk 738h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Water Resistance

Flieger F-39 Werk 7200m

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

MSRP

Flieger F-39 Werk 7$4,510

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Ivory

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Werk 7 (Manufacture)

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

38h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,510

$795

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7

The Fortis Flieger is widely praised for its superb readability, robust build quality, and phenomenal fit and finish, with reviewers noting the practical Type-A dial and utilitarian design. The F-39 models are noted to wear large due to their lug-to-lug distance, and the UW-30 movement offers a 38-hour power reserve, while other variants feature a 70-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the Fortis Flieger's modern, stylish take on pilot's watches, balancing legibility with unique aesthetics.

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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