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Rolex Lady-DatejustvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Lady-Datejust
RolexLady-Datejust
MSRP $16,450
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
What people say

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Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely appreciate the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its timeless, classy look and perfect 28mm size for smaller wrists, with some finding it elegant and delicate as smaller watches return to style. Others associate the 28mm size with "grandma energy" and find it outdated. Some owners find certain configurations easy to acquire from an AD, while others note that specific configurations can take up to three months. One owner finds their GMF DJ31 runs fast, requiring frequent time adjustments, and notes the wide bezel is a common complaint, though they feel it's unnoticeable in person. Owners are split on the Rolex Lady-Datejust as an investment, with some suggesting it depreciates significantly and does not recover value, while others find specific models "sweet." Overall, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its classic aesthetic and suitability for smaller wrists, despite some concerns about size perception and investment value.

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
Lady-Datejust28mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Lady-Datejust55h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Lady-Datejust100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Lady-Datejust$16,450
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
28mm
35mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Gem-set
Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow 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
Silver
Ivory
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,450
$795
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