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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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OLD SMITH 90-007
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-007
MSRP $640
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-00735mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-00742h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-00750m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-007$640
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.25mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
42mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S5
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$640
$795

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What people say

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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH for its distinctive vintage aesthetic, with specific admiration for the blue hands that pop in sunlight and the satisfying chunky numerals. The watch is considered a discreet dress or office option, with one owner cherishing it despite an initial defective crown. The 38mm size is noted as a perfect fit by one owner, while another finds the 35mm size and 12mm thickness can be problematic on smaller wrists. The $635 price is considered high for the NH38 movement and standard specifications, though some believe the premium is justified by Kuoe's unique design language and microbrand status. Accuracy is reported at -5 seconds per day, but the Super-LumiNova is weak. Overall, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH highly for its unique design and cherished vintage aesthetic at the price.

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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