Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $795 for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a $420 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) wears larger at 42mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red).

What movement does the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) uses the SII NH35A and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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

Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

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MSRP $375

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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MSRP $795

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)42mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Power Reserve

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)40h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Water Resistance

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)100m

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

MSRP

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)$375

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Olive Oyl Red

Ivory

Lume

None

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$375

$795

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What people say

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Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)'s polished case finish and textured dial, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. Some find the 24-hour subdial functionally illogical and visually unappealing, while others prefer a smoother dial texture over the current finish. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) for its striking dial and high-quality bracelet at its price point.

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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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