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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsRZE Urbanist

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
35mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$299

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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 Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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