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Baltic Prismic StonevsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Prismic Stone
BalticPrismic Stone
MSRP $1,404
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prismic Stone36mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Prismic Stone50h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Prismic Stone30m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Prismic Stone$1,404
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
35mm
Thickness
9.2mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
Bloodstone
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret D100
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
50h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,404
$795

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What people say

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Baltic Prismic Stone

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Baltic Prismic Stone for its striking and unique natural stone dials, with specific mentions of the bloodstone and red agate variants being highlights. The watch is noted for its refined, retro dress watch aesthetic, featuring a well-finished 36mm bi-metal case combining stainless steel and titanium, and a slim profile measuring 9.2mm or 9.5mm thick. The hand-wound movement, either an ETA Peseux 7001 or a La Joux-Perret D100, is generally seen as reliable, offering a 42-hour or 50-hour power reserve respectively. However, some owners find the collection overpriced and the small, recessed crown uncomfortable for winding. The Milanese bracelet is also a point of contention, with some finding it may not articulate well for smaller wrists. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day and another around -6 seconds per day.

From video reviewers

The unique natural stone dials are a standout feature of the Baltic Prismic Stone. The slim 9mm case, constructed from stainless steel and Grade 5 titanium, is also a notable aspect. However, some buyers may find the price of €1,300 to be a trade-off, considering the watch's Swiss movement and slim profile may not justify the cost compared to competitors.

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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