Which is cheaper, the Rolex Datejust or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is the cheaper of the two at $760, against $7,700 for the Rolex Datejust — a $6,940 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Datejust or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 wears larger at 34mm versus 31mm for the Rolex Datejust — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Rolex Datejust or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

The Rolex Datejust is rated to 100m versus 50m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Rolex Datejust or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

The Rolex Datejust carries a 55-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008.

What movement does the Rolex Datejust run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Rolex Datejust uses the 2236 and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 uses the Miyota 9039.

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Rolex DatejustvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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Rolex Datejust

278274

MSRP $7,700

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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MSRP $760

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18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Datejust31mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm

Power Reserve

Datejust55h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h

Water Resistance

Datejust100m

ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m

MSRP

Datejust$7,700

ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

31mm

34mm

Thickness

—

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

41mm

Lug Width

20mm

18mm

Material

Oystersteel

Stainless Steel

Finish

White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Caseback

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Light Green

Silver

Indices

Index

Applied

Lume

Chromalight

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

2236

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

55h

42h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,700

$760

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