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Orient Symphony IVvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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Symphony IV
OrientSymphony IV
MSRP $325
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Orient Symphony IV

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony IV for its exceptional value, in-house movement, and sapphire crystal. The watch is noted for its refined look and feel, with owners finding it wears smaller than its case size suggests and offers excellent band customization options. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another notes the bracelet is not ideal. Some owners expressed a desire for smaller case size options and preferred darker dials over the all-silver variant. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony IV highly for its value and refined appearance at its price point.

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.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Symphony IV41.6mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
Symphony IV40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
Symphony IV50m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
Symphony IV$325
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.6mm
34mm
Thickness
11.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Champagne
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Orient F6722
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$760
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