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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsRZE Aspirare

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Aspirare44mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Aspirare40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Aspirare200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Aspirare$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
44mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
53mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Ivory
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$699

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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".

RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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