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Sternglas Naos GroßdatumvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Naos Großdatum
SternglasNaos Großdatum
MSRP $323
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Großdatum38mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Naos Großdatum
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Naos Großdatum50m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Naos Großdatum$323
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
35mm
Thickness
10mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Ivory
Lume
Luminova Punkten
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$795

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Großdatum

The Sternglas Naos Großdatum is praised for its Bauhaus aesthetic and value, with one owner finding it an affordable alternative to other designs. However, some owners report it feels underwhelming and cheap, with a printed-on face, small font, and toy-like hands, and find the strap to be of poor quality. The watch features a 38mm stainless steel case, an Alabaster dial with beige LumiNova, and a Seiko TMI VJ76 quartz movement rated for -20/+20 seconds per month. On balance, owners and reviewers are divided, with the primary point of contention being the perceived quality and aesthetic execution of the Sternglas Naos Großdatum.

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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