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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition

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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".

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition is praised for its bold, sporty design, featuring a vibrant yellow sunray dial and a unique acrylic bezel insert that evokes hot-rodding culture. Owners note the surprisingly wearable yellow color and the distinctive Mooneyes branding that stands out in person. The 42.5mm case is complemented by a short 46mm lug-to-lug distance, allowing for comfortable wear on smaller wrists. It is powered by the 4R36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and comes with both a steel bracelet and a striped nylon strap. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition for its fun, retro aesthetic and comfortable wearability at an affordable price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition$420

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
35mm
42.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Dome
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Ivory
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$420
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