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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsNodus Sector II Sport

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Sector II Sport38mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Sector II Sport41h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Sector II Sport100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Sector II Sport$525

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Domed
Dial Color
Ivory
Glossy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI NH38 (no-date)
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$525

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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".

Nodus Sector II Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

From video reviewers

The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.

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