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Tudor 1926 28mm AutomaticvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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1926 28mm Automatic
Tudor1926 28mm Automatic
MSRP $2,400
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
What people say

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Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

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".

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 28mm Automatic28mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
1926 28mm Automatic38h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
1926 28mm Automatic100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
1926 28mm Automatic$2,400
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
28mm
35mm
Thickness
9.1mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
15mm
18mm
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T201
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$795
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