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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsRZE Resolute

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Resolute
RZEResolute
MSRP $759
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Resolute

The RZE Resolute is praised for its impressive build quality and finishing in a bead-blasted titanium case, offering a crisp dial and clear lines. Reviewers highlight its comfortable and balanced wear, citing the 36mm titanium case and wide lugs. The watch features extensive lume, though one review notes it is slightly below other RZE watches due to thinner luminous elements. Its stated accuracy range is -10 to +30 seconds per day, and the Miyota 82S0 movement's winding action is described as grainy by one reviewer, while another notes the beige lume is less legible than white. On balance, reviewers find the RZE Resolute offers impressive value and build quality for its price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Resolute40mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Resolute40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Resolute200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Resolute$759

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$759
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