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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsSeestern S456 GMT

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299
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".

Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S456 GMT for its exceptional value and finishing that exceeds expectations, with one owner noting its accuracy surpasses that of their Seiko 5. The dial displays a pearl-like rainbow effect. Some owners would prefer a bidirectional bezel over the current unidirectional one. The Seestern S456 GMT features an NH34 movement, a 39.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and an adjustable clasp. On balance, owners rate the Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features stunning, detailed finishing that is difficult to top. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
S456 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
S456 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
S456 GMT200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
35mm
41mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
49mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Ivory
Sunray style, applied and Diamond cut Indices, C1 lume
Lume
Super-LumiNova
C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
42h
41hh
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$299
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