Which is cheaper, the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

At MSRP the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot is the cheaper of the two at $695, against $760 for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 — a $65 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

The Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot wears larger at 38mm versus 34mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

The Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot is rated to 100m versus 50m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

The Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot carries a 65-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008.

What movement does the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot uses the Sellita SW200-2 b and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 PilotvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

p-40-a-11

MSRP $695

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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MSRP $760

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

P-40 A-11 Pilot38mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm

Power Reserve

P-40 A-11 Pilot65h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h

Water Resistance

P-40 A-11 Pilot100m

ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m

MSRP

P-40 A-11 Pilot$695

ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Dome

AR Coating

Underside

Yes

Dial Color

Brown

Silver

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-2 b

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

65h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$695

$760

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What people say

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

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its great size, comfortable bracelet, phenomenal timekeeping, simple design, and great craftsmanship. One owner notes the finishing is sharp. Some users wish for a smaller size, and one owner points out the quick-release spring bars can dig in while the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its great size and phenomenal timekeeping.

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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.

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