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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012
What people say

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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".

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 for its elegant 37mm size and symmetrical bicompax layout, with the silver dial described as "insane" and highly readable. The chronograph pushers are noted for their crisp action and satisfying reset. However, reviewers flag the 14.3mm thickness as chunky for the case size, and one owner finds the date window difficult to read due to its small size and deep setting. The TMI NE86A movement offers a 45-hour power reserve and accuracy between +25 and -15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 highly for its retro charm and attractive dial options at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
35mm
37mm
Thickness
10.4mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Ivory
Navy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI NE86A
Power Reserve
42h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
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