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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
GMT Banff
Ivory

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$795

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What people say

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Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

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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