Which is cheaper, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Grand Seiko SBGP007?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $3,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGP007 — a $3,105 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Grand Seiko SBGP007?

The Grand Seiko SBGP007 wears larger at 40mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Grand Seiko SBGP007?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Grand Seiko SBGP007.

What movement does the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGP007?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Grand Seiko SBGP007 runs a quartz (9F85).

Side by side

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsGrand Seiko SBGP007

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

rs90006c-sv-iv-it

MSRP $795

Grand Seiko SBGP007

sbgp007g

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

SBGP00740mm

Power Reserve

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

SBGP00740h

Water Resistance

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

SBGP007100m

MSRP

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

SBGP007$3,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

35mm

40mm

Thickness

10.4mm

10.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

47mm

Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Gold

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

Dial Color

Ivory

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

9F85

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$795

$3,900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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".

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Grand Seiko SBGP007

Grand Seiko SBGP007 owners widely praise its finishing and the quality of its stainless steel case and bracelet with solid end links. The watch features a 40mm case, a smooth bezel, a deep blue textured dial, and Grand Seiko alpha hands. It is powered by the Seiko calibre 9F85 quartz movement. Owners are split on the red seconds hand and gold star emblem, with some finding them too bright or childish, while others defend the star as a mark of accuracy. The $3900 MSRP is debated, with some considering it high for a quartz watch. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP007 highly for its exceptional finishing at the price point, despite some debate over aesthetic details.

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