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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
GMT Banff
Silver
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$760

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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 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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