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Rolex DatejustvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Datejust
RolexDatejust
MSRP $12,950
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
What people say

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Rolex Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Datejust for its versatile style, quality watchmaking, and historical significance, noting its robust elegance and aesthetic variety across numerous configurations. Some owners find the 36mm size cleaner, while others prefer the 41mm for larger wrists, though opinions vary on the latter's minute markers and bezel. The desirability of specific dial colors, such as blue and mint green, is frequently debated within the community, with some configurations like the fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet being highly sought after. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Datejust highly for its timeless design and configurability, making it a standout piece for both casual wearers and enthusiasts.

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

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Datejust31mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Datejust55h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Datejust100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Datejust$12,950
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
31mm
35mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
White Rolesor
Stainless Steel
Finish
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Brushed and polished
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
Ivory
Indices
Index
Applied
Lume
Chromalight
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
2236
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
55h
42h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,950
$795
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