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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsCIGA Design EDGE

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
EDGE
CIGA DesignEDGE
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
EDGE40.8mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
EDGE40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
EDGE30m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
EDGE$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
35mm
40.8mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Ivory
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$299

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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".

CIGA Design EDGE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE for its stunning, design-forward skeletonized looks and surprisingly light wearability, with one owner noting it as a conversation starter. The finishing is also highlighted as a strong point, alongside its attractive book-style packaging. Concerns exist regarding the robustness and longevity of the Sea-Gull movement, with quality noted as potentially irregular. The included strap may be too small for some wrists, requiring aftermarket solutions. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE highly for its unique aesthetic and value, especially when purchased at a sale price.

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