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Tudor 1926 36mm AutomaticvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing at its price point.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
1926 36mm Automatic38h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
1926 36mm Automatic100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
9.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41mm
Lug Width
15mm
18mm
Finish
Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T601
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,525
$760
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