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Rolex Lady-DatejustvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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Lady-Datejust
RolexLady-Datejust
MSRP $16,450
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760
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 Others associate the 28mm size with "grandma energy" and find it outdated.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 90-008

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

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lady-Datejust28mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
Lady-Datejust55h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
Lady-Datejust100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
Lady-Datejust$16,450
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
28mm
34mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Gem-set
Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,450
$760
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