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Pompeak Gentlemens ClassicvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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

Gentlemens Classic
PompeakGentlemens Classic
MSRP $518
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Pompeak Gentlemens Classic

Owners widely praise the Pompeak's dial texture and overall build quality, with one owner noting it remains "pretty perfect" after four years. However, the community is split on value, with some finding the £379 price for a Miyota 82S5 movement high compared to alternatives. Overall, owners value the Pompeak's aesthetic appeal and durability, though some question its price point relative to its movement.

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".

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Gentlemens Classic40mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Gentlemens Classic41h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Gentlemens Classic100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Gentlemens Classic$518
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
21mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Sky Blue
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S5
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
41h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$518
$795
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