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Makydo Makydo 38vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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Makydo 38
MakydoMakydo 38
MSRP $354
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Makydo 38

Owners widely praise the Makydo 38 for its excellent finishing and comfortable wearability as a daily watch. The mosaic dial and leather watch roll are noted as distinctive inclusions. However, some question its value proposition at the stated price point, and one owner reported a negative customer service experience; opinion on the asymmetrical case shape is split, with some finding it interesting and classy while others are less convinced. Overall, owners rate the Makydo 38 highly for its finishing quality and practical daily-wear comfort, though pricing remains a point of contention in the community.

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
Makydo 3838mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 3840h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
13.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$760
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