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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Scalegraph Classic63h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Scalegraph Classic50m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
35mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
Dial Color
Ivory
Panda
Lume
Super-LumiNova
BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW510-M
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
63h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$1,712

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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".

Baltic Scalegraph Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic Scalegraph Classic for its stunning retro racing design, detailed dial, and 39.5mm case size, with many finding it offers excellent value. However, some owners report issues with finishing and fit, describing the watches as light or "toylike," while others find the finishing comparable to higher-end brands. Reviewers and owners alike criticize the screw-down chronograph pushers as finicky and impractical, especially given the 100m water resistance which some feel is conceptually incongruent with its rally timer purpose. One owner experienced misaligned bezel markers and moisture ingress after pool use, leading to a return. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Baltic Scalegraph Classic's aesthetic and value proposition, though practical usability concerns regarding the chronograph pushers and isolated quality control issues are noted.

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