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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black AutomaticvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
MSRP $895
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
38mm
35mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dome
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Ivory
Indices
Applied
Lume
X1 C3
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
65h
42h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$795

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

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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