Which is cheaper, the Orient Stretto Date or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

At MSRP the Orient Stretto Date is the cheaper of the two at $360, against $795 for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a $435 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Stretto Date or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Orient Stretto Date wears larger at 38.5mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Stretto Date or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Orient Stretto Date.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Orient Stretto Date or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Orient Stretto Date.

What movement does the Orient Stretto Date run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Stretto Date uses the F6722 and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Orient Stretto DatevsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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

Orient Stretto Date

ra-ac0r01s30b

MSRP $360

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

rs90006c-sv-iv-it

MSRP $795

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Stretto Date38.5mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Power Reserve

Stretto Date40h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Water Resistance

Stretto Date50m

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

MSRP

Stretto Date$360

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

White

Ivory

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

F6722

Miyota 9039

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$360

$795

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Orient Stretto Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Stretto Date for its sharp, clean, and beautiful appearance, with its thin and ergonomic design frequently highlighted as a key strength for comfortable everyday wear. It is considered a solid, versatile, and affordable option, with one owner specifically noting its simple, light, and inexpensive nature around $160. However, some community members find its design derivative and lacking uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date highly for its attractive aesthetics and comfortable, affordable wearability.

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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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