Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Argo or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

At MSRP the Phoibos Argo is the cheaper of the two at $345, against $795 for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a $450 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Argo or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Phoibos Argo wears larger at 40.5mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 5.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Argo or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Phoibos Argo is rated to 200m versus 100m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Phoibos Argo or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Argo.

What movement does the Phoibos Argo run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Phoibos Argo uses the SII NH35 and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Phoibos ArgovsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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

Phoibos Argo

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MSRP $345

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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MSRP $795

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Argo40.5mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Power Reserve

Argo40h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Water Resistance

Argo200m

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

MSRP

Argo$345

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

Dial Color

Yellow

Ivory

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH35

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$345

$795

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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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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